G House

Biscoe Wilson Architects designed the G House to suit a 1:3 gradient site with great bush views. The house has an elegant lightweight structure that responds to the topography and subtropical climate. The spit level section and linear plan enable all spaces to all enjoy natural light, cross ventilation and views to the landscape.

 

The G House presents as a modern single level dwelling from the street which compliments the scale of adjacent housing. This house actually contains five levels stepping down the site. A rectangular skillion roof runs parallel to the ground plane and hovers over the split-level section. Level separation allows zoning that can accommodate the main residents and their extended family. Ease of access throughout the house and connection to the lower pool level and northern landscaping was a key design element.

 

The house is relatively low tech, incorporating a steel skeleton and sustainable timber infill, lightweight claddings and linings and prefinished steel for roofs and balustrading. Photovoltaic panels and solar hot water are incorporated on the north-facing roof. The house is well insulated, has wide overhangs to all openings and is planned to allow natural day lighting and cross ventilation to all living and sleeping areas. The main skillion roof incorporated motorised clerestory louvres to enable control of convection heating / cooling. Colorbond steel has been used extensively on roofs, stepped fascias, flashings, cappings and rainwater goods to provide a sharply detailed, low maintenance and durable finish to this house.