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Rolf Ockert Design has completed a house in Sydney, Australia, that has many layers of living spaces hidden behind a minimal street facade.
From the street, a wood garage matches the front door, that’s slightly set back, providing some protection from the elements.
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Inside, the home doesn’t automatically open up to the living areas, instead there’s a small hallway with doors to the master bedroom and bathroom. These are located directly behind the garage.
The bedroom features rich wood walls and built-in bedside tables, and when combined with grey bedding gives off a luxurious feeling.
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In the master bathroom, bright white walls have been combined with wooden elements, while a white standalone bathtub is the focal point.
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Stairs with a glass handrail and skylight above lead to the next lower level of the house. A window provides a glimpse of the green roof outside.
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On this level, there are more bedrooms and bathrooms as well as a sauna and gym. In the bedrooms, of which there are two, both have built-in desks and access to a small balcony that overlooks an internal courtyard. Each bedroom also has a small ensuite bathroom with shower.
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Here’s a look at an additional bathroom that features decorative 3-dimensional tile wall, a standalone bathtub, a shower with built-in seat and a sauna.
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The hallway leading from the bedrooms to the kitchen and dining overlooks the landscaped courtyard, while sculptural copper fins filter the light.
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In the kitchen, dark wood cabinets have been combined with a light stone countertop to create a contemporary appearance. Large windows above the kitchen sink provide views of the courtyard.
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The dining room is located just off the kitchen, and the wood kitchen cabinets continue through to become a long sideboard.
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Sliding glass doors in the dining room can be opened to a balcony with a built-in barbecue.
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The balcony wraps around to a small living area with sculptural pendant lights and a light wood cabinet.
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Heading further down to another level of the house are more stairs with another skylight.
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Before reaching the lowest level of the house, there’s a large home office with a built-in floating wood desk that overlooks the main living room below.
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The lowest level of the house is home to a large living room that’s located in a double height space. A large artwork hangs on the wall and sculptural pendant lights are positioned directly above the couch and arm chairs. Off the living room is an outdoor area.
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The outdoor area opens up to a waterfall edge pool with a glass safety fence that surrounds it.
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Off to the side of the pool, there’s a larger deck with a sunken lounge. From this angle, you can also see how the house has a variety of levels.
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As mentioned earlier, here’s a closer look at the green roof that covers part of the home, and helps to insulate the roof and increases the landscaped area.
