: : Platform House - Mt Eden

The rectangular form of the timber ‘platform’ is cleaved in two and a cross-axis element of stone and glass inserted between the two halves of the building.

On the upper living level the space opens out into the filtered light of the ‘outdoor room’ which provides the primary entertainment space for the family and guests.

Timber slats are utilized to control excessive sun penetration in summer. Gas-strutted timber shutters, glazed louvres and vertical sliding sashes provide cross ventilation when needed.

Sustainability principles have been implemented in the design: The upper platform floor is a suspended concrete slab providing thermal mass; operable sliding louvres are located on the western façade providing sun control and ventilation; timbers have been selected from renewable sources.

: : Platform House - Mt Eden

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