The panel said of the shelter: This small and perfectly formed building punches well above its weight. Sitting to the north of an existing house in the beautiful but sometimes harsh landscape of the New England Tablelands, it provides protection from the elements for people to sit, gather, eat and much more.
The simple palette of brick and timber is elegantly detailed, creating a refined refuge. The expressed construction and raw finishes are considered and appropriate. The structure is offset, opening up the corners and allowing the roof to float. The exposed rafter tails are painted white, as if dipped, protecting them from the weather and matching the painted lining boards on the soffit.
The hit and miss brick, fine timber slats and paired timber posts let the building breathe, moderate the sun and provide a place in the lee of the wind while thoughtfully framing the surroundings. The clear design of a garden pavilion has been skilfully realised and beautifully built.
The simple palette of brick and timber is elegantly detailed, creating a refined refuge. The expressed construction and raw finishes are considered and appropriate. The structure is offset, opening up the corners and allowing the roof to float. The exposed rafter tails are painted white, as if dipped, protecting them from the weather and matching the painted lining boards on the soffit.
The hit and miss brick, fine timber slats and paired timber posts let the building breathe, moderate the sun and provide a place in the lee of the wind while thoughtfully framing the surroundings. The clear design of a garden pavilion has been skilfully realised and beautifully built.
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Virginia's background covers a variety of disciplines all of which have influenced her work. Beginning her creative career in jewellery and silver-smithing (BA Visual Arts, Sydney College of the Arts 1983), Virginia went onto complete her Architecture degree in 1996. In between those years, Virginia lived overseas and became an accomplished cook working full time for Gay Bilson at the renowned Berowra Waters Inn, Sydney.
For the past twenty five years we have worked on design and construction projects, including new houses, galleries, wineries, shops, house renovations and interiors. Our practice since 1996, was re-launched as architecture@altitude in 2011 to focus on cool climate energy efficient building design and architect-designed kitchens from our new studio in Armidale in the New England Tablelands of NSW, 1000 metres above sea level.
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