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| Posted: 27 Apr 2022 06:18 PM PDT  One house remains on 20 Dalison avenue. A hold-out home – sold finally to the government for demolishment, redevelopment, and a fresh slate for Wattleup. Once a market-town suburbia of 700 residents, only two houses remain. And this home on 20 Dalison caught Australian-born, New York-based artist Ian Strange's attention. The work "Dalison" forms part of Strange's ongoing global body of work, building large-scale architectural interventions with communities, and exploring ideas of home and social displacement across the world. As a major new film work and photographic series, there is a message in the project that evokes familiar memories.  The original owners had lived there for decades in this once vibrant community. Now it is a shell. Only memories rest in the empty fields. The art Strange creates tackles the universal experience of what home is and how fragile, how fickle it can be. "The idea of the project was to build this large-scale screen that would allow us to cut the house out of the landscape with light, to experience the home in shifting states of visibility, either silhouetted, isolated in darkness or revealed in its vast, empty context,” Strange says. “Early on, I started to think about this project as a musical collaboration and I thought Trevor was the perfect person to score that experience."  Looking at Dalison, silhouetted in light, the frame, the woodwork, the position, the tiles… every element is about evoking childhood memories and connections to our past and community. The feeling is melancholic – the common design and architecture that we all see and experience in our day-to-day. The project, and the sights and sounds it embodies resemble that of a eulogy of our collective past. "I wanted the music to sound like it was dug up in a field, like something that was discovered, covered in dirt, that it had some kind of past life or maybe multiple past lives," composer Trevor Powers says.  "To me, Ian's idea felt almost like an anti-concert. With a concert obviously there's people, there's movement — but doing that, through a different lens, on a house that carries so much weight as an icon, that was interesting to me." We recommend diving into the project’s website, which holds the story, the home and behind the scenes information about Dalison. Strange has also released a short documentary on Dalison – one that is both emotional and evocative and we cannot recommend you watch it enough. Project website Project documentary   Project details Artist – Ian Strange We think you might like this story on the power of colour. The post Art of the forgotten suburbia appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
| Honesty and humility defines this house Posted: 27 Apr 2022 05:55 PM PDT  "With the precision and foresight of a sculptor, our project chips away at the stifling 'nice to haves' of home life, leaving behind only the essentials of elegant, functional living," explains Gaurav Rajadhyax, architect and director of R Architecture. "In designing Humble House, we denote that scaling down need not be synonymous with sacrifice, rather Humble House offers a refined, though unassuming aesthetic that advocates for the joys of stripping away excess and living simply with ease." Gaurav's sentiment both noble and environmentally conscious, takes shape physically in almost every aspect of Humble House. Despite being sited on a large allotment of 800 sqm, the house itself is modest in size. "In addition, no space is wasted in Humble House," continues Gaurav.  "The interstitial space between rooms presented an opportunity to move beyond generic hallways and curate joyful transition spaces that prompt visual vantage points for admiring views, courtyards and into other areas of the home." Despite the clients' desire to downsize, a connection to nature and an ability to host guests were distinct priorities as well as a desire to create a home with a courtyard as its nucleus. "Fundamentally, what we wanted to do was capture the lifestyle of traditional Indian homes – which have open courtyards and lots of shared space," explains Nimisha, the client. "And because it’s a warmer climate, we're used to lots of sunlight. So we wanted to incorporate those aspects in the design." Drawing on their clients' cultural heritage, the design concept embodies the fundamental tenets of traditional Indian homes, which include being open to the elements, incorporating generous entertaining space, and pavilions punctuated by a series of internal courtyards. "Strategic, angled placement of three fit-for-purpose wings ensures privacy from neighbours while using rooms or courtyards, yet their orientation allows visual and audio connection within the home to be retained," adds Gaurav. "The project allows our clients to enjoy the perks of an urban life, while sheltering them from the hustle and bustle of it while at home."  To cater for all entertaining eventualities, the team located the kitchen/living space alongside a generous outdoor terrace, which effectively doubles the size of available space. "Framed by perforated aluminium screens, and with fully operable windows in a charcoal powder coat, the outdoor space is suitable for enjoying in all seasons," continues Gaurav. "Here the threshold between indoors and out is carefully designed to be virtually non-existent." This has been achieved with glazed sliding doors and folding servery windows create an authentic experience of indoor/outdoor living. In addition, the house maximises its orientation and views of the horizon with double-glazed Belle skylights that usher in natural daylight. Another seamless resolution, entails the deft way in which the R Architecture have handled the challenge of working on a steeply sloping site. Given that the house was anticipated to be the clients' forever home, accessibility throughout was key. "What begins as a ground floor entrance seamlessly transitions to an elevated first floor," explains Gaurav. "Although the steep landfall meant it was not possible to have an entirely single floor home, strategic spatial-mapping ensured unimpeded access to and from bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living — the areas in which 90% of the day is spent — minimising stair use."  From a materials perspective, Humble House achieves the same goal, with a classic flow from outside to the interior. External Spanish black slate shingle cladding spills indoors, combining with abundant greenery to enhance a feeling of openness from within, while also stitching pavilions together. "To celebrate the client's ceramic works, the interior spaces create moments to celebrate the art made in the studio," adds Gaurav. "Pared back, sophisticated furnishings that complement a restrained material palette, makes space for decorative design to be sentimental and creative." The restrained (and low-maintenance) palette of robust steel and glass surfaces are juxtaposed by the warmth of timber, exuding an atmosphere of humility and honesty. "From the sense of expanse created by the skylights of the paved walkway, to the courtyard voids between pavilions that burst with clusters of wild flowers, the lines, light, and reflective properties of materials used provide a connected, dynamic experience in every nook of the project," Gaurav concludes.       Project details Architecture & interiors – R Architecture We think you might like this home by Modscape The post Honesty and humility defines this house appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
| Posted: 27 Apr 2022 04:04 PM PDT  Habitus Living: How does colour influence our mood?Cara Stizza: Our emotional connection to colour is significant. Research shows that while colours can't necessarily dictate our behaviour, they can influence our decisions and affect our mood – in a nutshell, this is because colours evoke specific physiological responses that cause a psychological reaction. I think we all recognise the energising properties of red, for example, or the calming effect of blue. But where it gets really interesting is in the shades – grey can signal neutrality, green speaks to balance and passiveness, cream can evoke warmer feelings than white. Getting to know colour on a more nuanced level means we can design for balance; to feel calm, not sleepy, is my number one goal always! This is why I work from a natural white room with lots of natural light. The neutral backdrop means I can introduce new moods to the space with colourful art and furniture to suit. The result is a sense of composed energy.  Which colours and in what ways can colour incite productivity?Generally speaking, productivity tends to flow from a clear headspace. Most of us will find that neutral shades are the most conducive to stimulating feelings of clarity, but I think an even more important factor than specific colours is tone and palette. A layered tonal palette, regardless of the colour, feels balanced and cohesive. A tonal palette also allows you to play with pops of more highly saturated colours that can inject a dose of energy into a space. A lot of people are afraid of using bolder colours – burgundy, forest green, even black – but these can be really powerful and vital shades for fuelling our productivity too.  How might this apply to the home?In the home, it's all about control over your environment. The first step is to consider how you react to your surroundings and what makes you feel productive. For example, I work well when my environment is calm. I'll find a quiet corner where there's dappled light, whereas my partner will seek out a more buzzy setting. If you're like me, colours like soft greys, teals and beiges are going to be your best friend in the home office. If you're like Mitch, you might find that high contrast tones and colours such as burnt orange and pale blue, or emerald green and fresh white, are going to be more suitable.  What are some ways that people can use colour to make a home office?A beautiful, personal piece of art can energise a room, and make for a great Zoom backdrop too. Likewise, an armchair is a great way to bring in a personal favourite colour or texture – and it offers up a nice way to break up the day to take a comfy seat if you're on a call.  Why are you drawn to colour psychology and theory?I'm really drawn to people and learning what works for them. I feel like we learn a lot about people when we do our initial discovery sessions with clients. In residential design, we want to match the family’s or the individual's mood. When it comes to commercial offices, we aren't thinking 'red logo means red walls', we're thinking, what colours best match the DNA of this business and its people? Colour is endlessly tailorable. It's one of the most potent elements in our design toolkit. Made For The post Cara Stizza knows colour appeared first on Habitusliving.com. |
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