RED CREST HOUSE
Grand Designs Australia|Issue #13.1.2024
A home connected to the land and brimming with personality
RED CREST HOUSE

Red Crest House is a mid-century modern-inspired masterpiece, located in the Dandenong Ranges, an hour's drive east of Melbourne. In this semi-rural context, the property overlooks a pastoral valley, and towering mature oak and elm trees provide a natural backdrop to family life.

With a desire to create both a rural sanctuary and a space to share with friends and family, the clients engaged Dion Keech Architects and custom home builders Hedger Constructions to bring their vision to life.

The home has a unique spatial organisation, sited upon the crest of a hill. It consists of two distinct wings which are subtly angled around a courtyard, forming the central focus of the dwelling and creating a dramatic entry. "The home was envisaged with an opaque wall to the rear so that the view would only be revealed when you cross the entry threshold," explains Dion Keech, director of Dion Keech Architects. "The wings step down to follow the contours of the land and the large, cantilevered skillion roof overhangs at each end, emphasising the mid-century silhouette."

Central to the project brief was honouring the homeowner's deep connection to the land. "The clients required a timeless design, a property that looks as if it has always been there and has grown from the red earth on which it stands," says Dion. "To achieve this, we utilised an earthy palette of natural materials, including native Australian timber, stone, copper and polished concrete."

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Issue #13.1.2024 من Grand Designs Australia.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Issue #13.1.2024 من Grand Designs Australia.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA مشاهدة الكل
RED CREST HOUSE
Grand Designs Australia

RED CREST HOUSE

A home connected to the land and brimming with personality

time-read
3 mins  |
Issue #13.1.2024
AMAZING grace
Grand Designs Australia

AMAZING grace

This home links the past to the present in quiet, respectful harmony

time-read
3 mins  |
Issue #13.1.2024
BESIDE THE SEASIDE
Grand Designs Australia

BESIDE THE SEASIDE

Surrounded by abundant coastal planting, and sweeping views, this modern dwelling is an idyllic beachside haven

time-read
3 mins  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Global domination
Grand Designs Australia

Global domination

Keti Lytras, head of creative at GlobeWest, is beautifying Australian homes and creating inspiring spaces that enliven the senses and provide a sense of calm and renewal

time-read
2 mins  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Eco ethos
Grand Designs Australia

Eco ethos

Green home building practices centre on design, technology, energy and environmental performance. How does your home shape up?

time-read
6 mins  |
Issue #13.1.2024
ECO WARRIOR
Grand Designs Australia

ECO WARRIOR

A divine dwelling that is dynamically energy efficient and innovative

time-read
3 mins  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Relaxed LIVING
Grand Designs Australia

Relaxed LIVING

Contemporary bathroom overhaul

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Portal INTO ELEGANCE
Grand Designs Australia

Portal INTO ELEGANCE

Clean lines and basic geometric shapes create a contemporary and luxurious ensuite

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Heart OF THE HOME
Grand Designs Australia

Heart OF THE HOME

Built to complement the countryside in which it sits, this warm and inviting kitchen showcases a perfect balance of modern style and family functionality

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024
Material MATTERS
Grand Designs Australia

Material MATTERS

High-end joinery systems in timber veneer paired with elegant natural stone imbue this kitchen with the colour and texture required to reflect the natural landscape that inspired its creation

time-read
1 min  |
Issue #13.1.2024