Having been used to living in a rural location, they wanted privacy from the busy road


The cabinet makers also made the custom- fumed, oak front door and the divider in the open plan kitchendiningliving space. “It’s an expansive space and Angus+Mack designed the divider with kitchen storage on one side, stereo storage on the other and a large planter along the top of it. I think it’s about 7 metres long.” To ensure that the crisp clean lines of the open


plan areas remain as such, Brown & Brown had a designers’ trick up their sleeves. “There’s a back kitchen behind the main kitchen that does all the heavy lifting; you can leave the toaster out and be messy! However, our clients are very disciplined, they’ve resisted the temptation to fill the spaces, yet it still feels lived in.” In keeping with the practice’s approach to sustainability, Brown & Brown had to balance the expansive glazing with the energy systems they installed. “very project we take on, we try to make as low energy as possible and the clients were open minded and interested in that.” As a result, the house has been insulated to levels in excess of Building Regulations. A ground source heating system has been installed and a mechanical heat ventilation recovery system


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recycles waste heat and brings fresh air in. Perhaps surprisingly, the property is double glazed as opposed to triple glazed. However, as Andrew explains, “The house would have overheated. The amount of glass had to be balanced with the glazing to the north to allow the heat to escape. And we had to ensure that the heat pump and ventilation system worked in symbiosis with each other.” Working with contractors Coldwells Building Company and Angus+Mack, the build was completed in July 2022. “We started on site in February 2021 and there were a few delays due to the pandemic affecting supply chains, but our contractors were excellent, and we were only about two months later than we expected” Russel and Wendy moved into Arbor House in July 2022, and it has surpassed their expectations. They sum it up as follows: “The architects have delivered a house which takes our breath away every day, and we realise this is a wonderful place to live in. The house allows us to enjoy the lifestyle we’ve long wanted, as including easy access to the city, and plenty of green space.”


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