Tessellated House – Matt Elkan Architect – Built by Avalon Constructions.
This highly detailed and liveable home was designed by Architect Matt Elkan and constructed in precise detail with a palette of Australian hardwood, concrete, steel and stone.
Tessellated house stands where a 1950s beach side cottage once stood, it is a thoroughly considered architecturally designed two storey family home exploiting it’s coastal position to encourage cross flow ventilation from the seasonal coastal breezes that are present on the site. The solar penetration and passive design considerations allow beautiful well ventilated light filled spaces.
External blackbutt timber window screens provide shade in the hot summer sun, abundant use of louvers and externally mounted sliding doors allows the building to be opened up, tallow wood decks lead into lush private garden courtyards. Solar panels and a fully integrated data network ensure this house is ready for the future of power and communication networks.
“Russ’ ability to not only interpret the architect’s design, but to then explain it in a way that we could also understand was incredibly important and greatly appreciated.”
Project Team
Architect - Matt Elkan
Project Architect - Sam Horspool
Engineer - SDA structures
Geotechnical - Crozier Geotechnical consultants
Joinery - Luke Geercke Cabinetmakers
Metal Fabrication - EJF Engineering
Landscape Architect - Lindy Hulton Larson Landscape Architect
Landscaping - Form Landscapes
Images – Clinton Weaver
“Our new home is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when skilled exponents of their craft work together. Russ’ design background, building skills and attention to detail, his honesty and integrity, and his open communication and management style made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. We would not hesitate to recommend Russ to anyone in the future.”
