A House Of Stone And Steel Built Above A River

March 9, 2016

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

 

Alexandra Buchanan Architecture have designed this home surrounded by bushland, and perched above the Yarra River in Victoria, Australia.

 

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

Stone, wood and steel have been used on the exterior of the house.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

This outdoor space just outside the interior living areas, has built-in benches providing additional seating for guests.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

Inside, a large open plan kitchen and dining area are filled with light.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

The white and black kitchen has a large island with space for five stools.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

A see-through fireplace provides separation between the kitchen/dining area and the living room.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

The living room is also stepped down from the kitchen/dining area.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

Large wooden barn-style doors open up to the outdoor spaces.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

At the end of the living room, sliding doors open up to reveal a small balcony, perfect for letting the breeze flow through the space.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

Large windows provide amazing views of the surrounding Australian bushland.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

The exterior stonework is carried through to portions of the interior.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

The home has a nursery with a silver and white, striped painted ceiling.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

In the master bedroom, the bed is centrally placed with a wooden headboard.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

A light and natural palette has been used in the bathroom.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography

Here you can see how much the house is truly surrounded by bushland.

North Warrandyte Residence designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Photography by Marvelle Photography