day + wilson house

2004

windsor

The first house was essentially a large modern space that contained boxes of joinery units that could be moved to give the house various spatial configurations.

Similarly, the current extension features spaces sculpted from boxes dropped into a larger void - some remaining solid, some hollowed out - all working to define functional spaces - a study, a laundry, a kitchen, a dining area and a living area. What results is essentially a large open living area defined by cuboid volumes - some solid, some voided.

Like the first house that was a white modern box, this one features white walls that not only create a light and bright living area, but also serve to accentuate the sculptural qualities created by the voided boxes.

The exterior of the extension makes use of the aesthetic of exposed materials and fixings.

Inside and out, the surfaces of the house are kept clean and simple, like an artist’s canvas, and as such, the things occupying the house - the people, their belongings, the landscape and daily activities - become vibrant daubs of colour and texture that move upon the canvas.

internal courtyard

garden view