Archello Awards · Winners Announced
Archello Awards 2024 · Winners Announced
Archello Awards 2024
Winners Announced
Well Tempered House
Erhan Tirli
Product Spec Sheet

ElementBrandProduct Name
WindowsRylock
Bowl, sinkFranke Home Solutions
Flushmount Sinks
BXX220-36
BasinRoca
Inspira Soft
PaintDulux Australia
Whisper White SW1C2
FinishLAMINEX
French Navy
Insect ScreenCentor

Product Spec Sheet
Bowl, sink
BXX220-36, Flushmount Sinks by Franke Home Solutions
Basin
Inspira Soft by Roca
Paint
Whisper White SW1C2 by Dulux Australia
Finish
French Navy by LAMINEX
Insect Screen
by Centor

Well Tempered House

Green Sheep Collective as Architects

Tempering light, heat, privacy and security by way of a dynamic façade, this two-storey home creatively addresses energy efficiency on its narrow inner-Melbourne site.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

The brief was to create a functional, energy-efficient home that embraced views and connections to the outdoors while addressing our client’s expressed desire for privacy. Our clients valued high quality products and intelligent design and sought to make the most of the narrow site by using its full width.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

The greatest challenge to this was developing shading, privacy and security strategies that did not protrude into the laneway or narrow the building any further than necessary. Alongside this, importance was placed on designing a building that contributes positively to its context through both its expression and its engagement with the public laneway.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

This presented an exciting opportunity to address the brief by creating a dynamic and playful architectural solution along the north laneway that addressed privacy, security and passive solar design while adding interest to the laneway.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

Extruded brickwork was detailed to give the facade a sense of texture that plays in the light, while the recycled red bricks speak to the original materiality. An operable, perforated screen slides along the north facade adding movement and intrigue. While initially conceived as a solution to provide shading without narrowing the building to allow for northern eaves, this intelligent feature also tempers security, light and privacy.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

By providing multiple functions, the screen reduces material usage while bringing continuity to the facade, working in tandem with the brickwork to reduce perceived bulk in the two storey facade.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

North-facing windows allow light-filled living spaces to feel larger than their humble footprint would suggest, while a central courtyard and double height void provide additional light, cross-ventilation and garden views from the ground floor and mezzanine. Formally, this provides a transition between the original house and the newly built addition.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

Interior spaces are open, smart and efficient. Where possible, built elements have two functions. The stairs integrate storage, as does the dining room bench which runs through to act as a TV unit, cleverly positioned to maximise seating in an otherwise narrow space.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

Upstairs, wardrobe cabinetry conceals air conditioning, a bookshelf frames window views, and the stair landing is converted into a mezzanine complete with sitting area. The restrained, elegant cabinetry throughout enhances the home’s open feel while providing a style and function that will stand the test of time to safeguard against renovation as lifestyles evolve.

The kitchen and dining spaces spill out onto a private backyard deck, creating a fluid transition from indoor to outdoor living.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

The combination of a thermal mass slab, increased insulation, adjustable shading, natural light and cross-ventilation and double glazing mean this beautiful home will maintain a comfortable temperature with minimal energy consumption year in, year out.

Ultimately, Well Tempered House is a healthy, energy efficient home that brings as much interest and ingenuity to its residents as it does to the community passing by, bringing positive outcomes for the community and the planet.

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli

Team:

Architects: Green Sheep Collective

Builder & Architect: Elyte Focus

Photographer: Erhan Tirli

photo_credit Erhan Tirli
Erhan Tirli
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