I am pleasantly surprised with how many exquisite examples I am finding of local residential architecture lately. Here is another such project, Gallery House by Craig Steere Architects. This family home is in Nedlands, in Perth's western suburbs, overlooking the Swan River and utilising a series of interlocking pavilions and linear pergola to traverse its length and lead through the living zones. Simple colour palette and materiality emphasise the clean-lined, contemporary form of this building.

{Complementary materiality of off-white render, stone, timber and zinc cladding}



{How beautiful is that pergola?!}



{Classic but contemporary frontage in Nedlands}



{Crossing linear elements continue with steel balustrade and stone stairs}



{Visual and physical connection between outside and in}



{I love a clean monochrome kitchen. It gives a great base to personalise with homely touches later}



{Simple palette and colour scheme continue through into wet areas}



{Overlapping linear elements give aesthetic cohesion}



{That ceiling is amazing! I would not have enjoyed drawing up those details, but what a result!}



{A touch of warmth to the monochromatic palette, with timber floor insert}



{Sculptural Frangipani trees create organic silhouettes against the linear}



{Ceiling and pergola structures linking the pavilion and courtyard spaces}



{Visually striking linear elements, that would be amazing to take in from the pool, day or night}

I feel the need to point out that while passive solar design principles have been applied with siting, material selection and active tech, the 6 star energy rating achieved is the NCC (National Construction Code) minimum, since this rating system goes up to 10 stars. Just keep this in mind, when designing or building your next home - time spent aiming for a higher rating early on will save you time and money later on.

Regardless of this small point, this house is a beautiful example of contemporary residential architecture and looks like it would be a joy to live in.


xo Romona

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