Located on a picturesque site in Nedlands overlooking the Swan River in Perth?s western suburbs, this house has been designed to allow for the current and future needs of a growing family of four teenage sons. 

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Architects: CSA Craig Steere Architects

Location: Nedlands WA 6009, Australia

Project Architects: Lauren Cullen, Simon Paul

Design Architect: Craig Steere

Area: 643.0 m2

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Jack Lovel

© Jack Lovel

From the architect. Located on a picturesque site in Nedlands overlooking the Swan River in Perth?s western suburbs, this house has been designed to allow for the current and future needs of a growing family of four teenage sons. 
© Jack Lovel

© Jack Lovel

Responding to this need, the buildings longitudinal volume is organized into two distinct pavilion forms oriented around a central courtyard. The entry pavilion houses the main living area to the ground floor and the main suite above, with both levels accessing river and suburban views. Natural Light and Privacy from the street is controlled, when necessary, with the use of mechanical louvres to the main suite, which provide a play on light and shadow to this tranquil retreat. The rear pavilion was designed to accommodate four boys ? incorporating a large living room connected to an outdoor living area and four identical bedroom pods with separ...