Outdoor-Indoor Residence In Australia With Lots Of Sliding Doors

Claremont Residence is an outdoor indoor home, some spaces of which are located outdoors

Claremont Residence is an outdoor-indoor home, some spaces of which are located outdoors

An extension project completed by David Barr Architect named the Claremont Residence is set in a pre-war suburban house located in Perth, Australia. Surrounded by greenery, the clear grid layout of the existing architecture informs the new addition’s planning, with each of the main spaces – dining room, living room, bedroom – located separately, and some of the rooms seem to be placed outside and just covered with glazings.

David Barr capitalizes on the residence’s spacious plot and landscape; explored by shifting the plan and extending the house into the garden and capturing views of the trees and neighboring gardens. Distinct spaces have been distributed externally – a courtyard, a formal lawn, a raised external dining area and pool – and then drawn back into the house through large areas of glazed openings. Roofs and walls protect the owners from the excessive sun, which is a frequent thing in Australia. This residence shows up the concept of modern indoor-outdoor living, and lets the owners enjoy the outside spaces at their best.

This seamless boundary between inside and out is highlighted by the large sliding doors, their frames concealed and facing to the garden and courtyards. Deep window reveals open to the north, while operable timber screens shield western windows from the sun. Internally a restrained palette of concrete floors, plaster walls and American walnut timber joinery gives the client’s art and furniture collection prominence and focus, while simultaneously creating a backdrop for their young family to add vitality. Most of the rooms are laconic and simple, and so is the furniture not to distract attention from the courtyard views.

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this seamless boundary between inside and out is highlighted by the large sliding doors, their frames concealed and facing to the garden and courtyards

this seamless boundary between inside and out is highlighted by the large sliding doors, their frames concealed and facing to the garden and courtyards

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There's an outdoor dining space, a formal lawn and a gorgeous pool

There's an outdoor dining space, a formal lawn and a gorgeous pool

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The inside is decorated in a restrained palette of colors to frame the artwork collection

The inside is decorated in a restrained palette of colors to frame the artwork collection

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Distinct spaces have been distributed externally and then drawn back with glazings

Distinct spaces have been distributed externally and then drawn back with glazings

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The interior decor is modern and simple, every space is laconic

The interior decor is modern and simple, every space is laconic

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Extensive glazings open the home to the courtyard and lets the owners feel like they are outside

Extensive glazings open the home to the courtyard and lets the owners feel like they are outside

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concrete, plaster and timber were used for inner decor

concrete, plaster and timber were used for inner decor

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The house celebrates the concept of outdoor-indoor living and a tight connection with nature

The house celebrates the concept of outdoor-indoor living and a tight connection with nature

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Roofs and walls protect the owners from the excessive sun

Roofs and walls protect the owners from the excessive sun

Source: designboom