INFINITY HOUSE

Infinity House responds to changing climatic conditions through natural ventilation in all directions, two integral fish ponds, vegetation that cools the summer breeze, and large awnings and timber screening that shade the living areas while providing privacy.

Public spaces to the east are separated from private spaces to the west by a central structural zone. Constructed of timber studwork and clad with Spruce veneer, this core accommodates the service and storage requirements of the home and integrates corridors that link public and private areas.

A defining element in the interior is the sinuous skylight that runs the length of the building and washes light down the eastern external wall. The shadow cast from the exposed Laminated Veneer Lumber beams in the roof structure provide rhythm and interest. Through careful detailing and craftsmanship, what would ordinarily be a concealed structural element has been turned into a design feature.

Externally, stud frame walls are clad with Western Red Cedar shiplap boards, stained black and orientated vertically. This creates a bold, modest aesthetic which contrasts with the clear oiled Western Red Cedar doors and windows, used specifically in this application due to its light weight and durability. The longitudinal division of the home is expressed externally with the metal clad butterfly roof, which collects rainwater that is stored in an extensive sub-floor bladder tank system. As a result of raising the floor structure, a generous water storage system could be installed, and clean unobstructed spans in the living and private areas could be achieved.