The Heights of Steel – Stage One
Daruka: The Heights of Steel - Stage One
High on a peak overlooking Tamworth rests Pavilion One of this new development. Embracing its dual purpose as both practical shed space and an initial home, the industrial construction style has been celebrated rather than hidden to stunning effect.
As only the first stage of this project, eventually this section will be a minor part of the whole. To this end, it has been nestled into the hilltop at a level lower than the future main house: a comfortable, standalone shed-house with external simplicity that belies the impressively striking interior.
The industrial theme starts externally with traditional corrugated galvanised iron cladding and fittings. Because it is a high wind area, design around strength was critical so a portal steel frame construction was used. The galvanised iron covers this framework.
Step inside this three bedroom home and you see that its portal framework has been highlighted throughout. Columns, beams, and bracing feature prominently, matched with a burnished concrete floor. The bespoke kitchen with a custom-made stainless benchtop into which the sink is moulded is crowned with a spotted gum suspended timber ceiling.
Flooded with natural light via the skylight, the elegant bathroom is detailed with brushed gunmetal tapware and fittings. A double shower and terrazzo style tiles complete the room.
High quality double-glazed windows and wide stacking doors allow an energy efficient connection to the incredible view outside, with an additional sliding fire-door protecting the entry in case of emergency.
This build provided many challenges. Its location dictated road improvements simply for access, with significant earthmoving works needed to prepare the site before any work could be done. The home is fully off-grid with a stand-alone solar system for power and all its own water services. Bushfire zoning meant extra precautions within the build to accommodate this risk, and the high wind loading meant all engineering and external fittings are heavy duty.
An outstanding beginning to a special project that highlights yet another custom building style we can create for you.
Step inside this three bedroom home and you see that its portal framework has been highlighted throughout. Columns, beams, and bracing feature prominently, matched with a burnished concrete floor. The bespoke kitchen with a custom-made stainless benchtop into which the sink is moulded is crowned with a spotted gum suspended timber ceiling.
Flooded with natural light via the skylight, the elegant bathroom is detailed with brushed gunmetal tapware and fittings. A double shower and terrazzo style tiles complete the room.
High quality double-glazed windows and wide stacking doors allow an energy efficient connection to the incredible view outside, with an additional sliding fire-door protecting the entry in case of emergency.
This build provided many challenges. Its location dictated road improvements simply for access, with significant earthmoving works needed to prepare the site before any work could be done. The home is fully off-grid with a stand-alone solar system for power and all its own water services. Bushfire zoning meant extra precautions within the build to accommodate this risk, and the high wind loading meant all engineering and external fittings are heavy duty.
An outstanding beginning to a special project that highlights yet another custom building style we can create for you.
