Tasmania’s northern city of Launceston was established by European settlers as a key hub for agricultural and pastoral activities, and its fringe suburbs continue to carry an agrarian feel. To the east of the city, Norwood’s minor suburb of Queechy is nestled in a bend of the North Esk River and enjoys farmland views flanked by mountain reserves. Our clients fell in love with the beauty of this landscape and wanted a house that allowed them to experience and enjoy its surroundings all year round.
The design solution achieves this by pressing itself against the northern point of the site to capture glimpses of the farmland. The western facade sits upon the edge of an embankment, allowing the user to experience the adjacent lake and river unimpeded by any man made element.
The north, west and southern facades enclose an eastern facing courtyard, providing shelter from the prevailing winds, whilst still offering views through the house to the northern farmland beyond. A vegetated embankment spills out into the courtyard, providing access to gardens above.
Whilst the exterior is wrapped in a dark, steely veneer, alcoves at the edge of the living spaces, gallery and workshop are softened by a timber lining, which reappears throughout the interior to offset the concrete floors and feature elements.
From the surrounding farmland the building appears as an ancillary out house that recedes into its surroundings. But from within the series of spaces, the house expands to provided an intimate connection to the landscape. Through this combination of exploiting view opportunities whilst minimising the visual impact of the building, Queechy House takes advantage of the agricultural landscape without disrupting it.
Material Used:
Roof Cladding
R01: Lysaght 'Spandek, Colorbond, roof membrane 'Proctor Group' High Tensile HT-R vapour permeable roofing underlay
R02: Colorbond flashing, roof membrane 'Proctor Group' High Tensile HT-R vapour permeable roofing underlay
G01: Colorbond OGEE gutter to manufacturers specification.
External Finishes:
EF01: exposed aggregate conc.
EF02: Ironbark 135x19 decking, natural finish
EF03: Blockwork
Claddings:
EC01: Ironbark 135 x 19 vertical shiplap boarding, natural finish, with 'Proctor Group''ProctorWrap RW' Residential Wrap typical under all claddings installed to manufacturers spec., 'Bradford Gold' Hi- Performance batts' R2.7 90mm th. wall batts typical throughout to all external walls unless specified otherwise. mounted on 16mm Lysaughtbluescope steel battens at 600 crs max.
EC02: Lysaght 'Spandek, Colorbond, 'Proctor Group''ProctorWrap RW' Residential Wrap typical under all claddings installed to manufacturers spec., 'Bradford Gold' Hi- Performance batts' R2.7 90mm th. wall batts typical throughout to all external walls unless specified otherwise. mounted on 16mm Lysaughtbluescope steel battens at 600 crs max.
Soffit Linings:
SL01: Spotted gum 140 x 19 vertical shiplap boarding, natural finish mounted on 50x15 Junction studs @300 crs refer 'Millform products'.
SL02: 'Cemintel' 'EdgeTM Cladding' installed to manufacturers spec. Paint Finish Dulux, Weathershield Low Sheen Acrylic mounted on 50x15 Junction studs @ 300 crs refer 'Millform products'.
Wall and Ceiling Linings:
WL01: 10mm 'Knauf MastaShield' Plasterboard, paint finish,Dulux Professional® envirO2 Low Sheen
P01: 10mm 'Knauf MastaShield' Plasterboard, paint finish,Dulux Professional® envirO2 Low Sheen
WL02: 6mm Villaboard or 10mm 'Knauf MastaShield' Wet Area Plasterboard, Dulux Professional® Wash & Wear Kitchen & Bathroom Low Sheen
CL01:10mm 'Knauf MastaShield' Plasterboard, Dulux Professional® envirO2 Low Sheen 'Rondo fixing clip' 'Part No. 226' and 'Part No. 129' 28mm furring channel, 'Proctor Group' Dow 'tuff-r PIR foam core board direct fixed to trusses with 'Bradford Gold' Hi- Performance batts' R6.0 260mm th. insulation over
CL02: 10mm 'Knauf MastaShield' Wet Area Plasterboard, Dulux Professional® Wash & Wear Kitchen & Bathroom Ceiling Flat, 'Rondo fixing clip' 'Part No. 226' and 'Part No. 129' 28mm furring channel, 'Proctor Group' Dow 'tuff-r PIR foam core board direct fixed to trusses with'Bradford Gold' Hi- Performance batts' R6.0 260mm th. insulation over
General Insulation:
IN01: 'Bradford Gold' Hi- Performance batts' R2.7 90mm th. wall batts typical throughout to all external walls unless other specified.
IN02: 'Bradford New Generation Soundscreen' R2.5 88mm th. product code: 114184.
IN04: 'Bradford Gold' Hi- Performance batts' R6.0 260mm th. typical throughout to all ceilings excluding carport unless other specified.
Finishes:
FF01: 'Dulux' DurasealTM ACS clear, to concrete slab
FF03: Tiles Mark Chrome (Rossetto tiles) (450x900), with Fully Compliant waterproof membrane to AS;3740.
FF04: Tiles G Casa White (Rossetto Tiles) (300x600), with Fully Compliant waterproof membrane to AS;3740.
FF05: 300x300 cork tiles. Sanded and sealed with clear matt finish.
TOS: 18mm tas oak shelf, STF finish
L01: laminex crystal gloss 'polar white' to manufacturers specification
L02: laminex crystal gloss 'ash white' to manufacturers specification
