Trail House / Zen Architects

Trail House / Zen Architects - Facade, WindowsTrail House / Zen Architects - Sofa, Table, Windows, BeamTrail House / Zen Architects - Stairs, Handrail, Windows, BeamTrail House / Zen Architects - Table, ChairTrail House / Zen Architects - More Images+ 11

Ashburton, Australia
  • Architects: Zen Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  340
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Emma Cross
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Enviroshop, Frencham Cypress, Whetstone Joinery
Trail House / Zen Architects - Facade, Windows
© Emma Cross

Text description provided by the architects. Built on gently sloping land in suburban Melbourne, this contemporary and environmentally friendly home is designed to integrate seamlessly with the inherent natural beauty of the existing site.

Trail House / Zen Architects - Table, Chair
© Emma Cross

Our approach favoured the use of natural materials, both inside and out, in order to create a relationship between the house and its surrounding environment. A series of inter-connecting rooms allow clear lines of vision throughout the house while also maximising the available light.

Trail House / Zen Architects - Sofa, Table, Windows, Beam
© Emma Cross
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Trail House / Zen Architects - Stairs, Handrail, Windows, Beam
© Emma Cross

The application of passive solar design principles provides an abundance of warmth in winter and captures cooling breezes during summer. This light filled, split level home features the intelligent and sensitive application of sustainable design principles, conveying a feeling of openness, expansiveness and calm.

Trail House / Zen Architects - Stairs, Facade, Handrail
© Emma Cross

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Cite: "Trail House / Zen Architects" 09 May 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/870732/trail-house-zen-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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