The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace The New Twin Peaks by Luigi Rosselli Architects | Yellowtrace Sydney’s ultimate trees are fine Port Jackson Figs. The pachyderms of the vegetal reign: fruit bearing, with dark glossy leaves and populated by many bird and bat colonies, they form the backdrop to “The New Twin Peaks” house designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects.Built on the bones of a solid 1970s Rose Bay home with an existing single roof ridge to the front and a substantial addition to the rear under a new second roof ridge; these design elements are the aspects that differentiate this new Twin Peaks from the original, Queen Anne, gabled Twin Peaks.Designed with a modern language of sharp edges, abstract forms, robust cantilevered canopies and oversized windows, this project is a contemporary version of the double gables, shingles and traditional glazing.The children’s bedrooms are located under the first, larger, zinc clad gable. The second steeper gable contains the cathedral ceiling of the master bedroom. The double height ceiling of the master bedroom is matched by the soaring ceiling height of the entrance lobby and particularly in the giraffe sized spaces of the kitchen and dining rooms. It was an intentional decision to create this vertical architecture so that it corresponds to the pre-existing Pencil Pines that flank the swimming pool in the garden.The main spine of the home is a central cascading stair, descending from the bedrooms at the top to the mezzanine entry landing, and from the entry flowing down to the middle level containing the study and rumpus room, down to the large living, dining and kitchen spaces. This gentle descent in the main living spaces culminates in four metre tall sliding doors that lead to the deck and pool area, and which slide away into the wall cavity to create an unobstructed flow into the garden. See more from Luigi Rosselli on Yellowtrace here. [Images courtesy of Luigi Rosselli Architects. Photography © Justin Alexander.] Share the love:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPinterest 3 Responses Johnb September 1, 2017 So many wonderful interior design features. But, externally it looks like an industrial unit from the front. It’s the roof line that spoils it. Reply Rugs and Beyond September 4, 2017 Wow…. What a nice house.. The pool outside the house is just looking awesome. I am loving the overall look of the house. Reply Howard Cosell June 15, 2018 Each to their own but I love that roof! Beautiful – not to mention original. ReplyLeave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ
Johnb September 1, 2017 So many wonderful interior design features. But, externally it looks like an industrial unit from the front. It’s the roof line that spoils it. Reply
Rugs and Beyond September 4, 2017 Wow…. What a nice house.. The pool outside the house is just looking awesome. I am loving the overall look of the house. Reply
Howard Cosell June 15, 2018 Each to their own but I love that roof! Beautiful – not to mention original. Reply