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Another feature of the front elevation
is the modern take on a traditional dormer.
The window, and other similar dormers
on the north side, are framed with deepset black aluminium composite panels.
“Each pavilion is also defined by an
asymmetrical roof,” says the architect.
“The roofs are much lower on the south
side, facing the road, which maintains
privacy. On the north face, they are higher,
opening up to the sun and light.”
The materials also mark the transition
between dark and light. The front pavilion

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is in black-stained cedar, but the main
living pavilion at the rear features whitepainted brick, with black trim creating a
dramatic composition.
“Using a half block gave us a bigger
scale than using brick, says Leuschke.
“It also presents a very solid, permanent
building.”
The area between the two pavilions
forms a sheltered courtyard, which can
be used by guests in the first pavilion. On
the other side of the linking volume, space
was created to protect a mature tree.

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“The property has several mature
trees, which are classed as scheduled trees
that must be protected,” says Leuschke.
“The drip line for one of these huge old
trees is in the open space between the two
pavilions – this was a key reason to split
the house into the two volumes.”
Because one side boundary is angled,
there was more space towards the rear of
the property. This meant the second pavilion could be larger, and there was plenty
of space for a generous lawn and outdoor
entertaining area.