架构师提供的文本描述。客户购买了一个现有的破旧住宅，目的是把它改造成一个引人注目的当代风格的住宅。虽然没有吸引力，但现有的住宅结构良好，值得部分保留和利用。不像他们以前的家，他们说那房子太简陋了。

Text description provided by the architects. The client purchased an existing run-down home with the intention of transforming it into a striking contemporary styled residence. Although unattractive to look at, the existing residence was of sound construction and worthy of part retention and utilization. Unlike their previous home that they described as too stark & cold, the client’s called for a liveable family home with sophistication and warmth.

 © Robert Hamer

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一个不可否认的街道存在形成了一个引人注目的木材内衬的形状，与最长的街道边界延伸。大胆的渐变形状提供了双重目的，既保护了居住者的隐私，又掩饰了三层楼内的房产。车库门是用穿孔金属完成的，该金属也是为相邻的行人入口门指定的。

An undeniable street presence was formed with a striking timber-lined shape that extends with the longest street boundary. The bold tapering shape offers the dual purpose of protecting the occupant’s privacy, while disguising the properties three-stories within. The garage door is finished in a perforated metal, which is also specified for the adjacent pedestrian entry gate.

 © Robert Hamer

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进入时，一个人爬上楼梯，并被邀请进入主要的生活区。中央流线型厨房没有手柄，而且不明显地包含了一个洗脸/管家储藏室。一个清澈的玻璃喷溅使一个偷偷摸摸的高峰，使木器的特点墙以外。休息区的窗户可以看到街景中美丽的古树，而对面的餐厅则会溢出到北面的户外娱乐区。

Upon entry, one ascends the stairs and is invited into the primary living area. The central streamline kitchen is void of handles and inconspicuously incorporates a scullery/butlers pantry. A clear glass splashback gives a sneak-peak to the battened timber feature wall beyond. Windows in the lounge area are given a framed view of the beautiful established trees in the streetscape, while the dining at the opposite end of the space spills onto the north-facing outdoor entertaining area.

 middle floor plan

中层平面图

餐厅外的滑动墙使喧闹/电影室、卧室和下楼梯分离到车库和下面的洗衣房。一堵被压扁的黑臀墙掩饰着通往卧室、浴室和化妆室的门道。休息区在浮动楼梯下面提供了一个安静的办公桌空间，并在继续被压扁的墙壁上为通往另一间卧室的通道提供了伪装。楼梯通向高层主卧室，其中包括房间两端的窗户。被保护的东面窗户提供了一个美丽的高架景观的起伏周围的景观。

A sliding wall off the dining gives separation to the rumpus/movie room, bedrooms and descending staircase to the garage and laundry below. A battened Blackbutt feature wall disguises doorway access to the bedrooms, bathroom and powder room. The lounge area affords a quiet desk space beneath the floating staircase, and camouflaged access in the continued battened wall to another bedroom. The staircase leads to the upper storey master bedroom, which includes windows at opposing ends of the room. The protected east facing windows provide a beautiful elevated view over the undulating surrounding landscape.

 © Robert Hamer

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虽然不太明显，但转换使用了现有的许多条件。醒目的设计解决方案为住宅提供了不可否认的街道存在，并结合最佳的居住性，可持续性和隐私的居住者。

Although not obvious, the transformation used much of the existing conditions. The striking design solution gives the residence an undeniable street presence, combined with optimum liveability, sustainability and privacy for the occupants.

 © Robert Hamer

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