Project: Avalon
Architects: ArchiBlox
Location: Avalon, New South Wales, Australia
Area: 1,140 sq ft
Photographs by: Courtesy of ArchiBlox
Avalon by ArchiBlox
Affordable, well-designed prefabricate homes is what ArchiBlox have become renowned for and this project in Avalon, New South Wales, called Avalon respectively is no exception. It represents a modern 1,140 sq ft residence with a very unique feature – a green roof that makes the home seem as if it touches the earth lightly – physically and metaphorically.
From the architects:
“Situated on a sloping site, the module touches the earth lightly and is elevated off the ground on structural posts. With a size of 106 m2 the residence is minimal in size but grand in design intent. The interior is composed with 2 bedrooms with walk in robes, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen, dining and living and storeroom. A green roof sits atop of the structure, tying the built form beautifully back into the landscape.
Module Size 16m by 4.6m and is 106 sqm
The south and east facades are framed by an outdoor veranda which one can sit on and contemplate the harmony of the coastal ambient.
The modular design is driven by sustainable methods which include:
• Lineal structure with east-west orientation allowing cross ventilation
• Maximised North windows which allows the home to enjoy the northern sun
• Green Roof which minimises rainwater run off and solar penetration
• FSC certified external timbers milled from sustainable forestry methods
• Low VOC internal paints and natural oils”
