The Char House
Native Design Workshop

The Char House

Starbox Architecture as Architects

A new residence that was inspired by a fallen burnt tree branch on a rocky mountain bike track.

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Native Design Workshop

Situated in a suburban street, the site is orientated in a north-south direction, with a steep slope falling to the north.

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Native Design Workshop
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Native Design Workshop
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Native Design Workshop

During a mountain bike ride at one of the local mtb tracks, I stumbled across a fallen burnt branch on a steep embankment, that was leaning on a large boulder. This became the inspiration that would eventually work with the sites steep slope and the owners desire to use timber and stone in the project.

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Native Design Workshop
photo_credit Native Design Workshop
Native Design Workshop
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Native Design Workshop

Team:
Architects: Starbox Architecture
Builder: Beardwood Pty Ltd
Photographer: Native Design Workshop

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Native Design Workshop

Materials used:
James Hardie Axon Grained, Sandstone crazy pave, Porta Tas 

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Native Design Workshop
Project Credits
Product Spec Sheet

ElementBrand
CladdingJames Hardie
ManufacturersPorta
Product Spec Sheet
Cladding
Axon™ Cladding by James Hardie
Manufacturers
by Porta
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