Applecross House

Discover the Magic

Applecross House is unsuspecting from its exterior. From the elevation, the home appears to be a beautiful modern home, however once you enter, visitors discover the magic of this fabulous design, created by DGK Architects.

This home is for quite a large family with eccentric tastes, and we believe that this home magically encapsulates the desire for whimsy desired by the clients. The home is heavily inspired by the art deco movement, providing a modern interpretation on the movement, and drawing on futurist design principles.

The home contrasts interior curvilinear forms and voids with its orthogonal front elevation. The elevation is design to disguise the interior but still offer a beautiful, sophisticated street presence. Its rigid geometric form sits elegantly in the streetscape and creates a unique presence for the family home. The home’s simple geometry is contrasted by a simple colour palette, with sweeping curves acting as a wayfinding mechanism.

An Eccentric Entry

As you enter the home, you are immediately greeted by a sitting room. It is defined by a partial timber wall, which is connected to the timber feature cladding encapsulating the theatre room, perfect for the kids to host sleepovers or to enjoy a movie as a family.

The heart of the home is curvilinear and winding, yet open. The eye is drawn to a feature sculptural timber column in the centre contrasting the predominant white through the rest of the design. This accentuates the winding staircase wrapping the column, clearly identifying the point of ascension to the first floor. Elegant bronze details also guide you through the home, contrasting the white and complimenting the timber tones.

Gardens and waterbodies interconnect with the home, filling it with light and a direct connection to nature. The ‘Den’ overlooks this water incision, creating an elegant study with productivity in mind. Behind a concealed bookshelf entry is a secret room which the client has requested to be a video game room to unwind and offer a break from work.

A Resort at Home

Moving to the backyard, the transition is seamless, creating a resort feel for the home. A large firepit greets you to the backyard and creates a fabulous place to connect as a family or to entertain friends. This links visually with the pool and sun deck. Transitioning to the back of the property, a playground for the kids ensures that the home is everyone’s dream home.

Inside, the pool is overlooked by a conversation pit-style living room, with a central fireplace mimicking its backyard equivalent and a ceiling drop down TV to minimise the disruption of views to the backyard.