WEMBLEY _ Izvor House
completed 2021
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A new residential dwelling whose brief required a strong architectural presence, while remaining tightly aligned to a defined construction budget. Located on a difficult site and with quite prescriptive local policy requirements the project was carefully developed with a strong focus on alignment between design intent and construction reality and was ultimately delivered within the initial budget.
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The home is crafted around the lifestyle of the family within and planned to be public and private with focus around a central outdoor living area. The frontage is scaled to respect the streetscape and sit comfortably with quiet confidence.
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Oh and I'm sure you've been wondering, "Izvor" is Macedonian and loosely translates to 'body of water" a nod to the lake it faces and the heritage of the family it houses.
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Shortlisted, 2023 WA Architecture Awards: Residential Houses (New)
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Shortlisted, 2023 WA Architecture Awards: EmAGN Emerging Architect
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Featured on the YouTube channel Projectifi
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"A sophisticated interpretation of the modernist villa... balancing a commanding street presence with a highly resolved, sensory interior."
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"very conscious decision" to avoid "upside-down" living. By keeping living areas on the ground floor, the architect achieved a "seamless connection" to the earth, which enhanced the home's "sanctuary" quality"
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type
location
client
site area
floor area
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| residential
| wembley, Western Australia
| private / owner-builder
| 653m2
| 447m2
WEMBLEY _ Izvor House
completed 2021
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An early and challenging project for La Ditta (then Michael Cardinale Architect) A new residential dwelling whose brief required a strong architectural presence, while remaining tightly aligned to a defined construction budget. Located on a difficult site and with quite prescriptive local policy requirements the project was carefully developed with a strong focus on alignment between design intent and construction reality and was ultimately delivered within the initial budget.
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The home is crafted around the lifestyle of the family within. Planned to be public and private and focused around a central outdoor living area. Scaled to respect the streetscape and quietly, but boldly, exist.
​
Oh and I'm sure you've been wondering, "Izvor" is Macedonian and loosely translates to 'body of water" a nod to the lake it faces and the heritage of the family it houses.
​
-
Shortlisted, 2023 WA Architecture Awards: Residential Houses (New)
-
Shortlisted, 2023 WA Architecture Awards: EmAGN Emerging Architect
-
Featured on the YouTube channel Projectifi
​​
"A sophisticated interpretation of the modernist villa... balancing a commanding street presence with a highly resolved, sensory interior."
​
"very conscious decision" to avoid "upside-down" living. By keeping living areas on the ground floor, the architect achieved a "seamless connection" to the earth, which enhanced the home's "sanctuary" quality"
