Z House Bellevue Hill by Bruce Stafford Architects
A guiding principle of the design was to
promote the wellbeing of all members of the family, creating an
environment of peace and tranquillity. With an abundance of natural
light and sunshine, the spaces are interwoven with nature through the
use of courtyards, skylights, glazed openings and garden. The double
height circulation space allows connectedness of spaces whilst still
retaining their privacy.Having no expansive external views, the house creates its own vistas
and depth of field through the use of permeable spaces which connect to
landscape. These spaces are designed to capture different qualities of
natural light, creating a moving tapestry as the house responds to the
shifting sunlight.The main house embodies solidity, reliability, dependability – it is a
place of safety providing a protective anchor for the lighter
elements. A timber box is held lightly within the solidity of the
curving concrete form, and is separated by a glass light well that
extends through the centre of the house. The finely slatted box in the
form of a cocoon provides a resting place for the children.