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THIS SIGNIFICANT HOUSE STRUCTURE WAS EFFICIENTLY DEVELOPED BY THE WESTERA TEAM AND RESULTED IN A REFINED COMPOSITION.CHRIS LILLIS - CRISILIS ARCHITECTURE
Situation
The house is located in a high wind coastal region and is
susceptible to harsh environmental factors such as salt air,
thermal fluctuations and large rainfall events. The subject site is
also located in a newly developed subdivision that experienced
considerable filling to achieve design levels.
Solution
The project was designed to resist high wind forces by the
introduction of a suspended slab and masonry walls to assist in
diaphragm action to the exposed rear of the house, thus avoiding
unnecessary and bulky steelwork. The foundation system adopted was
a raft slab that spread the mass of the house over the majority of
the site to minimise differential settlement.
Results
The completed house is a standout along the esplanade at salt
village and always grabs the attention of visitors. The builder,
Steve Kerr from Steve Kerr Homes, has won several awards for his
teams extraordinary workmanship and attention to detail. The client
has been very pleased with the final outcome.