This Light-Filled Home is Bright, Airy and Clever
Farida Helmy — June 11, 2014 — Art & Design
References: edwardsmoore & knstrct
Nestled in a sea of drab gray concrete, this stunning airy and light-filled home is a delightful surprise that looks like an unassuming single-storey terrace house on the outside. Designed by Melbourne-based studio Edwards Moore, this light-filled home incorporates nature and the environment into the core of its architectural design.
Deciding to let light into the home from the top down to give it the vibrant and bright look, the architects creative twist to draw light it worked perfectly. Using polycarbonate roofing, a perforated steel floor and a pivot window, the skylight roof became a reality that is dreamlike in its effect. The loft-like space's perforated steel floor reacts to the sunlight coming in from above by giving the whole space a ethereal glow by day and an soft opaque on by night.
Deciding to let light into the home from the top down to give it the vibrant and bright look, the architects creative twist to draw light it worked perfectly. Using polycarbonate roofing, a perforated steel floor and a pivot window, the skylight roof became a reality that is dreamlike in its effect. The loft-like space's perforated steel floor reacts to the sunlight coming in from above by giving the whole space a ethereal glow by day and an soft opaque on by night.
Trend Themes
1. Skylight Roofing - Opportunity for builders and architects to incorporate skylights to maximize natural light and create a brighter and more inviting living space.
2. Nature-inspired Design - Opportunity for interior designers and home decorators to incorporate elements of nature into the design to create a soothing and peaceful ambiance.
3. Perforated Steel Flooring - Opportunity for flooring manufacturers and contractors to develop innovative flooring solutions that react to sunlight and create unique lighting effects.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Opportunity for construction companies to specialize in skylight installations and offer light-filled and energy-efficient homes.
2. Architecture - Opportunity for architects to explore new design possibilities by incorporating skylights and nature-inspired elements into their projects.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to create spaces that connect with nature and utilize innovative materials like perforated steel for unique visual effects.
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