IVY LANE
RESIDENCE
Location
Launceston, Tasmania
Client
Private
Year
2018
Images
Anjie Blair
Land of
Stoney Creek Nation
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Ivy Lane
Residence
A light-filled family home, wrapped around a north-facing courtyard, on a quiet residential street in Launceston, Tasmania.
Ivy Lane Residence, focused on a central courtyard that can be accessed and enjoyed from all parts of the space, reflects the welcoming social lifestyle of its owners. We designed the home to have its back to the street, turning its attention instead to the northern aspect, a centred view that provides abundant light to the open living areas and mirrored bedroom wings — even on the most overcast Tasmanian day.
A constant feel
The exposed white brick exterior is complemented by the tones and materials of the indoor space, which continues the social intention of the courtyard. We designed the living room and contemporary kitchen to be the heart of the home, a connected space to share and enjoy experiences.
Floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors, spanning the entire northern aspect of the living area, open to the outside green space and pool. On the adjacent wall, we added timber panelling that runs over the sunken lounge, framing the custom built-in seating and adding a warm contrast to the polished concrete floor. Matching timber details on windows, benches, and doorways link the different spaces throughout the home.
Simple, comfortable, unimposing
Both the façade and the interior of the house are stripped back, considered. No room or material used in the space is designed to stand above the other. The result, which came about through the close collaboration with the owners, is a connected space that allows for a unique al-fresco experience.
Team
Joanna Churchill
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D1 Consulting
Green Building Surveying
McCullagh Building
A light-filled family home, wrapped around a north-facing courtyard, on a quiet residential street in Launceston, Tasmania.
Ivy Lane Residence, focused on a central courtyard that can be accessed and enjoyed from all parts of the space, reflects the welcoming social lifestyle of its owners. We designed the home to have its back to the street, turning its attention instead to the northern aspect, a centred view that provides abundant light to the open living areas and mirrored bedroom wings — even on the most overcast Tasmanian day.
Location
Launceston, Tasmania
Client
Private
Year
2018
Images
Anjie Blair
Land of
Stoney Creek Nation
Add a Title
Add a Title
Add a Title
Team
Joanna Churchill
+
D1 Consulting
Green Building Surveying
McCullagh Building
A constant feel
The exposed white brick exterior is complemented by the tones and materials of the indoor space, which continues the social intention of the courtyard. We designed the living room and contemporary kitchen to be the heart of the home, a connected space to share and enjoy experiences.
Floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors, spanning the entire northern aspect of the living area, open to the outside green space and pool. On the adjacent wall, we added timber panelling that runs over the sunken lounge, framing the custom built-in seating and adding a warm contrast to the polished concrete floor. Matching timber details on windows, benches, and doorways link the different spaces throughout the home.
Simple, comfortable, unimposing
Both the façade and the interior of the house are stripped back, considered. No room or material used in the space is designed to stand above the other. The result, which came about through the close collaboration with the owners, is a connected space that allows for a unique al-fresco experience.