b' harks back to an early vernacular, almost like an originalooded in the area. There was no damage on this site, so the owners were pretty pleased.cottage, with a hint of contemporary modernism thrown in. The lines have been cleaned up and dealt with in a On the exterior, that lift above ground level is apparent more modern way.in the grey concrete-block base of the structure. Above this, therst storey isnished with a white plaster systemInside and out, the house shows a lack of pretension overarigidbacking.Onthesecondstorey,verticalinfavourofthebasics,effectivelyexecuted.Interior plywood with a dark stain helps the upstairs recede intomaterials include stained plywood on the walls and the kitchencabinetry,polyurethanedconcrete and the surrounding trees. A steel roof and simple aluminium oors, joinery highlight the focus on honest, simplynishedstainless steel benchtops andttings. Interest is created by simple details, with features like the plywoods shift materials and clean lines on the exterior. in orientation, from vertical to horizontal, as the walls The house is reasonably contemporary, but the overallextend above the standard 2.4m ceiling. John says the forms are really very simple, John says. The designshift adds texture and draws attention to the extra height, | 51'