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The Roof Of This New Northcote House Curves Upwards To Provide Sunlight

November 16, 2017

The Roof Of This New Northcote House Curves Upwards To Provide Sunlight

Architects: Ben Callery Architects
Project: Northcote House
Location: Northcote, Victoria, Australia
Project Year 2017
Photography: Tatjana Plitt
Text by Ben Callery Architects

This Northcote House is another in a series of houses in which we’ve employed creative means of getting sunlight into difficult spaces, while creating an uplifting feeling for the occupant.

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The existing house was on a narrow 6.5m wide block with neighbouring walls built on both boundaries, a heritage facade that had to be retained and with the difficult orientation of north to the front – all of which make it hard to get sun in!

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In response to these challenges we popped up the roof and then peeled it up towards the north. The large highlight window brings in warming winter sun and the perimeter of clerestory windows brings light in at all times of the day.

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The convex curve of the roof bounces direct sun light down into the living space but also creates an illusion of space. The ramp of the peeled roof directs the eye up and outwards increasing the sense of space vertically while the long tail of the roof cantilevering over the back deck accentuating the feeling of length on a small site.

interior design, Ben Callery Architects

The detailing is carefully considered to create a feeling of floating. The slender structural frame and black steel windows make the roof feel detached. The light coloured ceiling contrasts with the dark solidity of the external walls and cabinetry increasing the sense of weightlessness.

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As a result the Northcote house is naturally comfortable, warm and bright and a delight to occupy.

kitchen, Ben Callery Architects

“Ours was a difficult project – a south facing, dark, single fronted terrace with a heritage overlay. Ben’s solution – to curve the roof upwards to allow in northern light – was both beautiful and practical. The design delivered all the things we wanted in our renovation – more light, more space, more openness. But also a stunningly beautiful space to admire every day as well.” – James & Jo, Northcote

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terrace, Ben Callery Architects

home office, Ben Callery Architects

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bathroom, Ben Callery Architects

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