架构师提供的文本描述。泰勒·雷诺兹(Taylor Reynolds)于2012年6月完成了这个家庭的住宅，这是对60年代和70年代在Kew内绿树成荫的城郊建造的许多房屋的致敬。选择天然的、朴素的材料-特别是混凝土砌块-使建筑物谦逊地进入现场和街道。

Text description provided by the architects. Completed by Taylor + Reynolds in June 2012, this family home is a homage to the many houses built in the leafy inner eastern suburb of Kew during the 60’s and 70’s. The selection of natural, unadorned materials – particularly concrete blockwork – set the building modestly into the site and street.

 ©  Patrick Reynolds

帕特里克·雷诺兹

通过颜色和纹理的对比，正面本质上是水平的，是两个相互关联的地带。第一层，呈直线状，披着深色的西红雪松，由混凝土砌块组成的二次造型，与之相匹配。

Through contrast in colour and texture, the facade is horizontal by nature, reading as two interconnected bands. The first floor, rectilinear in form and clad in dark stained Western Red Cedar is set upon a secondary form consisting of concrete blocks and render to match.

 ©  Patrick Reynolds

帕特里克·雷诺兹

通过物质与细节、光与影、实与空的相互作用，将一个简单的直线形式转化为一个动态的、令人兴奋的生活空间。纹理在砌块布局模式是一个重要的元素，在整体上，一个典型的平面和功利的材料被转变，成为一个雕塑元素描绘住宅的空间。灯光在地块上舞蹈，通过阴影的运动突出了图案的深度，创造了一堵特色墙。木橡木地板与混凝土砌块并置，在家里建立起温暖和轻盈的感觉。

A simple rectilinear form is transformed into a dynamic and exciting living space through the interplay of materiality and detail, light and shadow, solid and void. Texture within the block laying pattern is a significant element in the whole; a typically flat and utilitarian material is transformed, becoming a sculptural element delineating the homes’ spaces. Light dances across the blockwork accentuating the depth of the pattern through the movement of shadow, creating a feature wall. Timber oak flooring is juxtaposed against the concrete blocks, establishing a sense of warmth and lightness within the home.

 ©  Patrick Reynolds

帕特里克·雷诺兹

楼梯本质上是雕塑的，这是这座豪华住宅的突出特色。木材踏板似乎漂浮在手工制作的黑色钢型材之间。这座桥是楼梯的延伸，它跨越空隙，允许光线穿透两边，创造出一种开放的品质。实际上，这座桥在这个家庭中创造了一种隐私感，把主人的卧室和孩子的房间分开了。

The staircase is sculptural by nature, a prominent feature of this luxury home. Timber treads appear to float between the handcrafted black steel profile. The bridge, an extension of the staircase, spans the void and allows light to penetrate on either side creating a quality of openness. Practically, the bridge creates a sense of privacy within this family home, connecting yet separating the master bedroom from the children’s rooms.

 ©  Patrick Reynolds

帕特里克·雷诺兹

设计方案开放，居住空间自由流动。功能是通过水平和重要性的变化来定义的。进入时，瓷砖表面通过细木工被描绘到厨房和起居室。一个完整的高度单位具有双重功能；作为厨房的一个元素。在烟熏的镜子后面，储藏室、冰箱和酒吧都被藏起来了。同时，从起居室里，该单元覆盖着深色木材贴面，并再次屏蔽电视墙壁单元。房子朝向北，起居区延伸到游泳池和花园，创造了一个美妙的娱乐区。

The design is open plan and the living spaces flow freely from one to another. Function is defined through changes in level and materiality. Upon entry, the tiled surface steps down to the kitchen and living room which are delineated through the use of joinery. A full height unit has dual functionality; as an element of the kitchen. Behind smoked mirrored glass the pantry, fridge and bar are concealed. Meanwhile, from the living room, the unit is clad in dark timber veneer and again screening the TV wall unit. The house is orientated to the north with the living area opening out onto the pool and garden creating a wonderful entertaining zone.

 First Floor Plan

一层平面图