C J Architects
Fairview House
Sector
New residential dwelling
Location
Albany, Auckland
Established
2015
Architect
Carla Jacobi (project architect)
Builder
Other consultants
Chris Howell & Associates (structural), EKS (surveyor), Emmitt Consultants (quantity surveyor)
Materials
Cladding: Brick veneer and painted timber weatherboards
Roofing: Steel and Tube profiled metal roofing and spouting
Exterior Window and Doors: APL aluminium, double glazed, powder coated
Balustrade: Metro Glass
Insulation: Autex Greenstuf and Quietstuf
Painting: Resene
Flooring: Timber overlay
Fire: The Fireplace, Gas
Retaining walls: Firth Keystone
Located in Albany, Fairview House is a large residence on a fairly steep, 612m2 South facing site, in a residential subdivision. Our client's brief was to design a new family home, to accommodate multi-generational family living.
Restricted by the size, shape and orientation of the site, the design was developed over three storeys. The main living areas are placed centrally, around an internal courtyard, with large glazed doors and windows to the North, bringing natural light and access to the private outdoor living area.
Level 1 accommodates a large double garage, storage, a bedroom, toilet and shower, and a laundry with external access. Stairs take you up to the main living and entry, level 2. This level contains the main living room with fireplace, and open plan dining, kitchen with scullery, family room and internal courtyard. Also, a large double bedroom, bathroom, and guest toilet.
In contrast to the horizontal form of the roofs, the internal stair to level 3, is expressed externally with a tall vertical bay window. This level houses the master bedroom, with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, two further bedrooms, a bathroom and storage.
The chosen materials reflect the local building materials of the area, with restrained elegant facades and simple robust detailing. The house is built in brick masonry on the ground level and timber weatherboard cladding above. Materials were chosen for long life, low maintenance and high quality. The design included the use of solar hot water heating, and a heat pump ventilation system.
