LAKE
A home that opens to its site, outlook and changing levels.
Lake Avenue is an Armistead Homes residential project shaped around a sloping site. A restrained, low street frontage gives way to a two-level garden elevation with broad glazing, elevated outdoor living and views toward the water.
KEY FEATURES
Low, balanced street elevation with paired garages and central entry
Curved timber-clad entry wall and warm timber soffit detailing
Two-level garden elevation responding to the sloping site
Broad glazing and elevated deck oriented toward the water outlook
Sheltered outdoor living space beneath the deck
Timber screens, posts and external stair detailing
Detailed internal joinery, laundry and wet-area finishes
Lower-level living and guest accommodation connected directly to the garden
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PROJECT STORY
From the street, the long roof form and paired garages keep the home composed and relatively understated. A curved timber-clad entry wall introduces warmth at the centre of the elevation and gives the arrival sequence a clear identity.
At the rear, the building responds more dramatically to the fall of the land. Full-height glazing, high-level windows and a generous deck frame the outlook, while timber soffits, posts and screens soften the two-storey form. A sheltered paved area beneath the deck creates another practical outdoor room at garden level.
Inside, the project balances simple light-toned rooms with carefully concentrated material details. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opens toward the elevated deck and water outlook, while the main bedroom and ensuite also make the view part of everyday life. A concealed pantry, timber-lined hall and integrated study, detailed wet areas, bright laundry and well-planned lower-level spaces show the same attention to daily use as the larger architectural gestures.
PUBLICATION
Lake Avenue was featured in GT magazine.
