LOCATION: Perth, Western Australia

PROJECT TYPE/SERVICES: Luxury Residential/Semi-detached two dwelling subdivision / Two Storey / Concept Design

Originally designed as a mirrored pair for a two lot subdivision, these two storey townhouses have been arranged to optimise south facing small narrow lots. Open plan kitchen, family, dining spaces have been located to the rear for northern exposure and open onto a covered deck and courtyard with an adjustable louvre patio roof.

A carport or garage can be accessed from the rear Right-of-way.

The central stair and circulation gallery are lit from above with solar-passively designed sky-lighting.

The generous master bedroom suite faces the street with bedrooms 2 and 3 located to the rear of the upper floor with northern exposure.

The exterior features dark charcoal face brickwork, off-form concrete detailing and timber joinery. The warm interior material palette has honed concrete floors, concrete soffits, white painted brickwork, timber joinery and cabinetry.

As with all Mike Edwards Architecture projects, basic passive and solar design principles are taken into account from design inception. Considerable care is taken to optimise northern exposure and minimise eastern and western exposure to prevent undue solar gain in summer and take advantage of northern sun in winter. Suitable orientation and solar protection is integral.

Window and door openings are designed to facilitate flow-through and cross-ventilation as well as providing low-e glass and double glazing where required.

Appropriate specifications, material selection and building insulation is provided to more than adequately meet building code energy requirements.