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Our house in Otford has a beautiful timber interior wrapped in a robust outer skin.
Our house in Otford has a beautiful timber interior wrapped in a robust outer skin.
Gong Architecture
Timber House in Otford by Gong Architecture. Built by Peter Novotny
Otford House
The house was built using a range of Australian Timbers including timbers milled on site
Otford Treehouse
The main living space opens to the north connecting the interior to views of the Royal National Park
A Luxurious Campsite
The house utilises passive solar design principles. Winter sun penetrates the home warming the slab. Large eave overhangs shade the home from summer sun. The building is built to BAL 29 bushfire standards.
Loft Living
A steeply pitched roof sheds leaves, branches and heavy rainfall. Two loft spaces are connected by a timber bridge.
Open Plan Living
The interior is connected vertically. Open plan lofts provide studio space and guest accommodation
Timber Detailing
The house uses Australian hardwood for the structure and all windows and doors. Queensland Ironbark was used for the posts while Blackbutt was used for beams, rafters, doors and windows. Timber harvested from the site was used for all windows and doors.
A Table from the Site
We designed and built this solid dining table from Blackbutt slabs cut from the site.
Detailed Design and Documentation
The project was designed using industry standard BIM tools. We used repeating elements and standard building dimensions to keep costs down and limit waste. There was no skip bin on site and almost zero material wastage.
A Modern Open Plan
The design of the house centres around an open plan living area. Sliding doors and partitions allow the house to be opened and closed for various uses and weather.
A Simple Roof for Habitation
A strong, simple roof is lined with Hoop Pine plywood.
Hardwood Windows .
Hardwood Windows made from Blackbutt eucalyptus milled from the site.
Timber Joints and Details
Inspired by the Japanese merchant houses of Takayama we worked to deliver a timber kit of parts with beautifully detailed recessed connections. These posts were fashioned from ultra hard Queensland Ironbark.
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