Winter Park Lake House emerges from the landscape around a series of open courtyards.
In responding to an area’s existing architectural fabric and contextual references, there is a tendency to follow suit. In this case, however, the opposite is the case. While large and overbearing homes surround Winter Park House, the team of collaborators chose to engage with the site in a more restrained manner and instead curate forms that gracefully traverse the sloping terrain.
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Formed from Modernist principles, the low-lying spans of the home are emphasised by the consistent use of a white plaster that spreads between them. Generous insertions of glazing then connect visually and allow sightlines to remain uninterrupted. Framed openings connect the interior to the landscape, encouraging natural ventilation and movement across thresholds between inside and out.
As an expression of place, the oak trees remain within view, bringing a key natural element and texture into the core of the home. Both internally and externally, a light palette of finishes comes together and creates a serene retreat for the owners. A palette of refined elements then sits in contrast to the surroundings.
Although spread across one level, the expansive nature of the home ensures a matched feeling of grandeur as a home with multiple levels. Through an active engagement with the landscape in all areas of the home, JHID and Steven Harris Architects create an immersive and discreetly removed pocket of calm.
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