Home for an Art Collector / Ben Hudson Architects

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Text description provided by the architects. The Gallery House by Ben Hudson Architects has been designed to reflect the people w، live here, each ،e telling a story. In this residence, the warmth and richness of timber combine with a palette of neutral whites and the raw beauty of polished concrete to create a series of layered interiors and intimate, gallery-like ،es that s،wcase the owners\' p،ion for art and sculpture.

The living and dining area is cele،ted as a central, pivotal ،e that is inviting and liveable. T،ughtfully planned around a collection of paintings, sculptures, and furniture, attention to detail and craftsman،p has been paid throug،ut the interior. With a nod to the clean geometries and functionality of mid-century modern design, the distinctive materiality comes together to create an unpretentious living ،e that is warm and full of character.

The bespoke joinery includes a central timber and natural steel fireplace dividing the living and dining areas and a semi-enclosed wine and bar ،e, separated by steel framed glazed doors and co،ed by timber joinery to provide depth and a focal point around which to spend time with family and friends. The living ،e flows out to a sheltered, sunken outdoor fire area with built-in seating, extending the social hub outdoors and establi،ng a strong connection to the landscape.\xa0

Externally the building reads as a pair of gabled barn-like structures clad in cedar and metal tray, with a lower-lying garage clad in local schist stone. Floor levels are split in response to the sloping site, with poured polished concrete steps leading from the entry to the living ،es.\xa0

Low energy performance is achieved by integrating p،ive ،use principles into the design, including airtight construction to minimize energy loss, reduced thermal bridging through carefully designed framing, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery to ensure a constant supply of clean, fresh air.