Mallat House by MCK Architects
Mallat House designed by MCK Architects is constructed in brick, concrete and timber. The two-storey, multi-level house centres on an open plan kitchen and living areas. Featuring five metre-high ceilings and overlooking a swimming pool, there’s a distinct Mediterranean sensibility to MCK Architects’ design.
The jewel-like pink box creates a contrast with the materials in the home’s façade. Glazed bricks, together with a fixed timber screen provide a more discrete combination.
‘We didn’t want the house to scream for attention from the street, which is predominantly lined with modest Bungalow-style homes from the 1930s,’ says Cashman.
A contribution to the street is made in the screen’s abstract geometry, in the introduction of colour, the treatment of garaging, and the visual permeability offered by a low-walled garden serving as transition for entry.
The interior is equally understated. Polished concrete floors in the kitchen and living areas compliment stained timber plywood ceilings. To minimize the palette of materials, MCK included an off-formed concrete fireplace, together with a concrete kitchen bench.
November 10, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 5
November 11th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Wow, that’s the kind of houses I love: modern and minimalistic yet using traditional construction materials such as wood. Someday I will build one like that in Portugal…
November 13th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Seriously beautiful house.
December 23rd, 2008 at 5:34 am
good composition , & also colour balllnce.. thanx for publishing on web, nice work man,
March 17th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Great post, thanks for the info
March 19th, 2009 at 5:23 am
This house is amazing, i love its simple design