epsom house

A CONTEMPORARY AND LIGHT FILLED CONCRETE HOME IN EPSOM WITH SCALE AND VOLUME DIRECTLY IMPACTING THE QUALITY OF BOTH,  THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES.

The design response was driven by the desire to maximise natural light and create a strong visual and physical connection to the outdoors. By opening the home to both the east and west, the architecture captures light as it moves across the site throughout the day. A natural level shift from front to rear allowed for elevated first-floor living spaces, which extend to a private morning terrace on one side and a west-facing garden and swimming pool on the other, enhancing privacy and liveability.

Internally, the home is defined by a rich palette of timber, polished concrete and natural stone, brought to life through a series of carefully placed glazed openings. Light is drawn in from above through skylights, as well as through clerestory windows and large-scale glazing on either side of the home. These elements contribute to a series of light-filled, atmospheric interiors that shift in tone and mood from day to night. The kitchen forms a central axis, guiding movement through the dining space and out to the west-facing terrace, where a built-in fireplace and defined seating area offer an ideal space for outdoor living.

At ground level, a secondary living zone provides flexibility for future use, with potential to convert into a self-contained unit. Below, the base level includes a double garage, dedicated bike storage for three, generous built-in cabinetry and external access to an additional storage room. Throughout, material expression is balanced with natural light and spatial clarity—creating a home that is both refined and responsive to its site.

Photographer:  Kallan MacLeod

PROJECT DETAILS:

Modern multi-story house with large glass windows and balconies, illuminated from inside during evening with trees nearby.
Modern interior with concrete staircase, wooden accents, a glass railing, a hanging chandelier, a wooden door, a blue ottoman on a round rug, and decorative plants.
Modern two-story house with concrete, wood, and glass exterior, showing entrance with stepping stones, sand garden, small leafless tree, and interior staircase visible through large glass windows.
Modern two-story house with large windows, a backyard with a pool, green lawn, and a patio area, with a clear blue sky.
Modern living room featuring a concrete staircase with glass railing, a potted plant, a fireplace built into the wall with decorative stones, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with greenery.
Modern balcony with potted green plants, concrete and wooden ceiling, and surrounding metal railing, overlooking trees and neighboring houses.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with a sink, black stovetop, and a dining area with a table and chairs near large windows showing outdoor greenery.
A modern library or reading room with a round marble table surrounded by six gray upholstered chairs. The room has extensive wooden bookcases filled with books, a large window with greenery outside, and a ceiling with two spherical pendant lights.
Interior view of a modern stairwell with white walls, a concrete staircase, glass railings, black vertical slats, and skylights letting in natural light. There are two closed white doors on each side.
View of a modern backyard with a small kidney-shaped swimming pool, tropical plants, palm trees, glass fence, and a house with a wooden ceiling overhang and skylights.
Modern open-concept living and dining space with wooden ceiling, large windows, and a kitchen with black and wood cabinetry, barstools, and a children's play area with children's drawings on the wall.
Modern living room with beige sofas, a white coffee table with pink flowers, and large windows overlooking a balcony with greenery.
Modern living room with a wooden ceiling, large glass windows, a white sofa with colorful pillows, a marble-top coffee table with a pink flower arrangement, and a fireplace on a white wall with a bird sculpture.

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