Facades made of natural stone have a long tradition in the construction of private and public buildings. Natural stone not only looks extremely stylish, the material is also characterized by its great weather resistance. That's why the architects from the Australian architecture studiob.e architectureopted for natural stone slabs in the design of this house in Australia. The natural stone used is granite, which is not only used outdoors. Granite is used throughout the house to create a uniform stone look. However, the granite slabs for facades differ from those used indoors in terms of their surface. The linear architecture and gray color of the building create a minimalist appearance that is elegant and modern at the same time.
The impressive house with a minimalist design is located near Melbourne, Australia and is built on a total of three floors. From the outside the building looks liketwo geometric bodiesthat are simply stacked on top of each other. Because the top floor protrudes from the bottom floor, the so-called overhangs are created, which are increasingly seen in modern architecture.
The granite slabs used for the facade have a very special look, which is thanks to their structured surface. This will make this happenstraight-line designof the house was neutralized a little and gave the building a distinctive character.
A terrace without a roof is located directly next to the open living room, which is equipped with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. This way you can connect the indoor and outdoor areas. The terrace also has a viewing point to the outdoor pool, which also has a minimalist design. The swimming pool is surrounded by a planted fence that serves as a privacy screen.
In the middle of the house there is a secluded Japanese garden, designed as a small courtyard. From the master bedroom you have direct access to the small garden, which is also equipped with an outdoor shower. This small area is surrounded by the granite slabs for the facade and glass and continues to serve as an additional source of daylight in the bedroom.
The use of granite in the design of the house does not stop with the granite slabs for facade. The natural stone is also used indoors, where it can be used as...flooring, cladding for walls and for various elements of the furnishings. The architects used a total of three different types of granite to create a unified design inside and out. The total amount of granite stones used to build the house is 260 tons.
In the bathroom, the elegant natural stone plays the main role. Granite walls with a smooth surface harmonize perfectly with the granite slabs on the floor and the bathroom furnishings made of the same material. The vanity unit along with the sinks are made from a single solid block of granite. This creates a seamless finish that looks very elegant in the bathroom. The freestanding bathtub is also carved from a whole piece of granite and looks really modern. The black faucet along with the towel rail and window frames provide subtle accents in the granite bathroom.
* This house is a project byb.e architecture
