Michelago Homestead
Not convinced by wood cladding, but we like the way that the colour of the building fits into the landscape.
We like all the glass at the front, and the open appearance. We don't want the lofts (too low), and we would extend the clerestory windows into that space. The change in roof pitch works.
Interesting divider arrangement
I like the windows above the shelves
Great natural light
Glass partition with semi-opaque mid section. Maybe this is how the gym / spa is separated from the main living area? Or we could consider glass bricks.
I like the colour coordination between door / window / skylight frames and the splashbacks
Thick timber 'slab' used to create breakfast bar
I like the use of windows acting as glass splashbacks. We could consider this for internal walls as well.
Instead of coloured cabinets, we could have white cabinets and a coloured glass splashback. That is going to show every mark, and be eye-searing first thing in the morning.
I like the use of clerestory windows in internal partitions (probably only the ones around the open-plan living area though). It improves connectivity and makes it nice and "airy".
Note the use of clerestory windows combined with glazed roof - I think this could work very well on the southern end of the kitchen. The rest of it is horrible.
I like the use of clerestory windows to introduce more natural light into the shower / bath area.
Window as a splashback again - a clever way to get more natural light into a busy kitchen
The see-through cupboards just don't work for me. A cleaning nightmare.
The use of windows as glass splashbacks is interesting.
A second way of using stub walls in a corner - may not be practical in the kitchen (but might work in the butler's pantry?). It does solve the "corner cupboard" issue though...
The use of two stub walls in a corner is interesting and flexible - could be used to create a computer "hutch" in the library, or a small cooking book library in the main living area.
Perhaps the internal veranda could be supported on arches? Might make the veranda area feel more "secluded" or cooler.
Nice integration of the alfresco with the general line of the house. I like the clerestory windows between the main house and the alfresco.
The original Broomhill stands on the Seven Mile Straight, south-east of Antrim.
I like the way the fire has been incorporated into the central column.
http://www.trendir.com/pre-designed-house-plan-that-grows-with-your-family/
I like the changing ceiling heights here.
Tinted glass in the skylights?
I like the combination of windows and skylights, but it would probably only work for southern facing rooms.
Interesting concept from Luigi Rosselli. Water tank and bushfire bunker beneath the Living Area.
Chef's Pantry / Pantry concept. Note use of clerestory windows.
External stonewall (or gabions) could be considered as an architectural feature if we feel we need one. Could also be used as part of a common "language" with retaining walls and the property entry gate.
Large al fresco in its own pavilion.
Greenhouse / Orangery could be its own pavilion, instead of being "tacked on" to something else.
Interesting alternative to clerestory windows.
Clerestory windows in a traditional pitched roof.
I like the octagonal al fresco that "pops" out from the structure
Interesting
Of course, this is where we began...
Not really where my head was, but could help inform the final solution. Don't want an elevated slab though - too many brownsnakes about.
This is probably getting a bit too extreme...
http://www.gravetics.com/65-stunning-contemporary-bathroom-design-ideas-inspire-next-renovation/
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