Holman House

The Holman house is located on the cliff edge nearing Sydney Harbour. It offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean and beyond. Designed by Dubach Block Architects, its premise offers great comfort in summer utilising the patio, pool, open plan with fluid circulation for effective ventilation. Large windows not only lends to amazing views but also natural light combined with a unique cantilevered forms for aesthetic appeal.

"Sited on the edge of a 70-metre high cliff, the plan of Holman House refers to Picasso's painting The Bather. It contains a complex series of fluid living spaces set within a meandering perimeter that arcs, folds and stretches in response to sun, landscape and views. Living and dining areas cantilever out over the ocean, allowing dramatic views up and down the coast. The lower floor forms a base that is built from rough stone walls like an extension of the cliff below. These walls continue along the cliff edge to form a series of eccentric terraced gardens and a vase-shaped rock pool." - Durbach, Block, Jaggers

Image Credits:
http://dailydesignjoint.com/holman_house/13409, accessed 20/09/2011
http://dezeen.com/2011/07/25/holman-house-by-durbach-block-jaggers, accessed 20/09/2011
http://squidz-bark.blogspot.com/2010/06/house_holman, accessed 20/09/2011

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