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Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsTwo distinctly different spatial experiences dominate this family house in <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/australia/" target="_blank">Australia</a>. Almost like an architectural version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the house accentuates the contrast between different programmatic requirements and ways spaces are used. Designed by<a href="http://iredalepedersenhook.com/" target="_blank"> iredale pedersen hook architects</a>, the Mosman Bay House was inspired by Charles and Ray Eames' film 'Powers of Ten', which explores the issue of scale.1
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThe house stretches along the east and west axis of the site and features intimate gardens that help collecting winter sun and passive heat gain.2
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThe reference to the film relates to the multiple scales of the site, where distant views and the tactile, private qualities of the garden and pool constantly fluctuate.3
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThe upper level appears like a separate structure and contrasts the ground floor that is more introverted.4
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsA third space connects interior and exterior, upper and lower levels, one long space and a returning point of reference for day-to-day experiences.5
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThis area collects northern light and facilitates natural cooling in the summer.6
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThe exterior cladding comprises different, naturally weathering materials.7
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThe lower level is finished in a white sand render, the foreshore of white river sand.8
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThe upper level is recycled and lapped Jarrah, a fluid vessel that meanders and wears the imprint of interior activities and furniture, a space that refuses to remain static.9
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsThe garden area was designed by Carrier and Postmus Architects who created a lyrical and holistic experience with a series of 'dancing' white barked eucalyptus.10
Mosman Bay House by iredale pedersen hook architectsAn integrated glass art by Pamela Gaunt layers the lines of the architecture with the meandering line of the river, reflecting pattern and colour on to the white island bench.11
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