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Top: The owners opted for a
monochromatic black-and-white
palette on the interior. The kitchen,
by Palazzo Kitchens & Appliances,
features white lacquered cabinets
and large-format floor tiles.
Right: Blonded timber walls and a
painted Gib wall line the stairwell.
Facing page: Outdoor living can be
enjoyed most of the year, thanks to
commercial heaters suspended from
the sarking.

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aluminium cladding in the
custom colour Silver Comet
Satin. Eldorado Stone schist
columns complement the grey
and convey the look of a lodge.
To maximise the lake views,
the large, open-plan living area
is on the second storey. Sliding
doors open up the space to
a long balcony and a deck at
one side. Sliding aluminium
louvres in the colour Ironsand
provide shelter from the wind.

There are also fixed louvre
awnings that screen the sun
and bring a human scale to the
front elevation.
The Farmers chose a solid
blonded wood interior. The
knot-free wood enhances the
streamlined, contemporary feel
of the home. The sarking
extends out to the eaves, reinforcing the indoor-outdoor
connection. For a crisp look,
some walls are painted Gib.