La Roche House, Brighton
Single House 1416m2
The projecting concrete spine of this building traverses the depth of the site. This slices the building in half separating zones of work on one side with a continuous 2 storey entry hall and voluminous double height lounge and dining and accommodation spaces on the other.
The spine provides support for the cantilevered entry canopy stepping beyond to become a mirrored shoulder to support the bold cantilevered roof structure.
This is a 5-bedroom, 4 level house with a substantial basement. Bold dramatic spaces add a sense of drama and excitement throughout the relatively simple form.