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Location
Glen Iris, VIC
Builder
Fido Projects
Collaborators
Eckersley Garden Architecture
Photographer
Diana Snape
Halo House realises a highly conceptual design as a practical and robust family home. Drawing inspiration from the Halo Effect, the project takes the form of a faceted, textural “iceberg” from the outside, and a protected yet lofty refuge internally.
Halo House acts as a provider and protector for its inhabitants, granting a young family with a sanctum in which to grow and thrive. With a unique street presence of faceted white textures, articulated recesses and a discrete slip-in entry, the building reads like a geological feature in a landscape, continually evolving with the passing of time, weather and seasons. Upon entry, the home reveals a lofty, open and inclusive arrangement. A central stair void features 2.5 storey woven wire balustrade screens with a ‘halo’ of clerestory windows above.
Staying true to the overarching design concept — taking cues from Nordic design, the materials palette is clean, simple and robust, featuring light timbers, natural concrete, painted recycled brick and raw brass. All materials are locally sourced and environmentally sustainable where possible.
We acknowledge the Boonwurrung/Bunurong and Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Halo House stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
Halo House realises a highly conceptual design as a practical and robust family home. Drawing inspiration from the Halo Effect, the project takes the form of a faceted, textural “iceberg” from the outside, and a protected yet lofty refuge internally.
Halo House acts as a provider and protector for its inhabitants, granting a young family with a sanctum in which to grow and thrive. With a unique street presence of faceted white textures, articulated recesses and a discrete slip-in entry, the building reads like a geological feature in a landscape, continually evolving with the passing of time, weather and seasons. Upon entry, the home reveals a lofty, open and inclusive arrangement. A central stair void features 2.5 storey woven wire balustrade screens with a ‘halo’ of clerestory windows above.
Staying true to the overarching design concept — taking cues from Nordic design, the materials palette is clean, simple and robust, featuring light timbers, natural concrete, painted recycled brick and raw brass. All materials are locally sourced and environmentally sustainable where possible.
Location
Glen Iris, VIC
Builder
Fido Projects
Collaborators
Eckersley Garden Architecture
Photographer
Diana Snape
We acknowledge the Boonwurrung/Bunurong and Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Halo House stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. Breathe acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Breathe stands. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
