Boambilly House

Location: Lake Tahoe, California, USA

Client: Author/ Poet

Client Brief:

Modern
Sleek design
Dark colour palette
Raw materials
Areas for entertaining guests
Writing nook
Natural lighting

Software:

SketchUp, V-Ray, Photoshop, Hand sketches

Figure 1. Back of Boambilly house, lake side

Concept Description:

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains and dense forests, at the bottom of the valley, on the shore of Lake Tahoe, lies Boambilly House. This concept house is designed to be a writer's retreat where inspiration can be found all around.

The Boambilly house model began as a simple form, giving me freedom and allowing my creativity to soar. I was inspired by the streamline design of the original model, keeping to the use of beams and 90-degree angles; I developed a modern lake house built from squares and rectangles.

The colour palette is unique, completely opposite to the typical white and beige colours found in most homes.

The dark greys and blacks, use of stone and timber made it a difficult colour palette to work with, but I feel this design choice helped the house blend nicely into its environment on the lake.

It is a modern lake house, nothing like the typical timber lodge designs that can be found surrounding the lake. The ground floor is an open plan, opening right up to a formal living room with a stone fireplace. The second floor is a mezzanine level which accommodates double storey floor to ceiling glass windows in the dining area on the ground floor. These windows allow for plenty of natural light which is much needed to contrast with the interior's dark colour palette.

This house is perfect for entertaining guests with two living areas, a spacious kitchen with a walk-in glass wine fridge, and a large dining table in the heart of the home, perfect for sharing meals with family and friends whilst enjoying the beautiful view of the lake.

It's the perfect place to get away from the busy city lifestyle.

Gallery

Figure 2. Lake Tahoe

Note: World Atlas. (2022).

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Location

Lake Tahoe, California, USA

Figure 3. Lake Tahoe Summit

Note: Take Care. (2022).

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Figure 4. Boambilly Model, angle 1

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Figure 5, Boambilly Model, angle 2

Model

Boambilly House

Boambilly, the original name for what Sydneysiders know as Shark Island. The word comes from the Gadigal people and is believed ‘boambilly’ was their word for women.

This streamlined model enabled me to alter the form and develop it to create a modern that was still sleek & pleasing to the eye.

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Figure 6. Boambilly Model, angle 3

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Figure 7. Black Villa in Harriman State Park, New York designed by Reza Mohtashami
Note: Amazing Architecture. (2020).

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Figure 8. Reza Mohtashami made waves with his latest black villa | New York.

Note: Surfaces Reporter. (2020).

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Precedent

Black Villa, Harriman State Park, New York

What makes this house so unique that truely inspired me is the colour palette. I find the dark colour palette and use of raw materials helps the house blend harmoniously into its environment. The homeowners wanted there to be a connection between the interior an exterior hence the large glass windows and grand skylights.

Figure 9. Reza Mohtashami made waves with his latest black villa | New York.

Note: Architectures Ideas. (2020).

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Figure 10. Domino

Note: Dulux. (2022).

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Figure 12. Slat wall.

Note: Nature Wall. (2022).

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Figure 14. Grey Polished Concrete Look Rectified Porcelain Floor Tile.

Note: Quantum Tiles. (2022).

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Materials Board

Figure 11. Amber cladding moon shadow.

Note: Amber Tiles. (2022).

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Figure 13. White Corton Oak Laminate Flooring.

Note: Flooring Online. (2022).

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Figure 15. Venice Villa Grey Terrazzo.

Note: Design Tiles. (2022).

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Figure 16. forest, green, aerial view, trees, treetops background.

Note: Toppng. (2019).

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Figure 17. Sky Point Villa in Bedford Hills, New York, USA designed by Reza

Note: Reddit. (2020).

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Figure 18. Dark gray stone background.

Note: iStock. (2020).

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Figure 19. Lake.

Note: Wikipedia. (2022).

Mood Board

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Figure 20. Black Villa New York In Harriman State Park by Reza Mohtashami.

Note: Architecture Style. (2020).

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Figure 21. Sky Point Villa in Bedford Hills, New York, USA designed by Reza Mohtashami.

Note: Inspiration DE. (2021).

Figure 22. Ground floor plan original sketch.

Figure 24. Front of house, original sketch

Figure 23. First floor plan original sketch.

Figure 25. Back of house, original sketch

Sketch Development

My design was inspired by the De Stijl Movement, popular from 1917 - 1931. It is a very geometric design that incorporates a collage of boxes and rectangles.

Inspired by the Black Villa, designed by Reza Mohtashami, I wanted to create a connection between the interior and exterior environment and decided to do this by creating small atriums within the walls where trees and other plants can grow.

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Figure 26. How to landscape your new-build garden.

Note: Realestate. (2020).

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Figure 27. Double Storey Home Designs | Belmore.

Note: Weeks. (2021).

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Figure 28. Black Caviar.

Note: Dulux. (2022).

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Figure 29. Cedar Original Tile.

Note: Modinex. (2020).

Concept Development

Front Entry

The entry is a serving space that provides the first impression for guests when they enter the home. The aim for this entry is to convey a glimpse of how the rest of the home is designed on the interior.

Figure 30. Front entry sketch

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Figure 31. Gloucester Road Contemporary Staircase.

Note: Houzz. (n.d.).

Figure 33. Staircase sketch

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Concept Development

Staircase

The stairs are a serving element for ascension and descension between the two floors of the home. The must create an enticing experience for residence as they leave the lower level to ascend to the private realm.

The home consists of a floating staircase make from treated oak with a steel cable balustrade that travels all the way up to the ceiling of the second floor.

Figure 32. Sky Point Villa in Bedford Hills, New York, USA designed by Reza Mohtashami.

Note: Inspiration DE. (2021).

Figure 34. Obsidian Black Stone Wall Cladding.

Note: Wall Boulevard. (2021).

Figure 35. White Corton Oak Laminate Flooring.

Note: Flooring Online. (2022).

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Fig 36. Sky Point Villa in Bedford Hills, New York, USA designed by Reza Mohtashami.

Note: Amazing Architecture. (2021).

Fig 39. Double Storey Home Designs | Belmore

Note: Weeks. (2021).

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Fig 37. Black Laminex.

Note: Laminex. (2022).

Fig 38. White Corton Oak Laminate Flooring.

Note: Flooring Online. (2022).

Concept Development

Kitchen

This kitchen includes a spacious wall unit with integrated appliances, a large island bench with double sink, and a walk in glass wine fridge.

Fig 40. Sketch of kitchen design with annotations

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Fig 41. 30 Amazing Wood Table Ideas For Modern Design Spaces.

Note: Engineering Discoveries. (n.d).

Fig 42. Venice Villa Grey Terrazzo.

Note: Design Tiles. (2022).

Fig 43. White Corton Oak Laminate Flooring.

Note: Flooring Online. (2022).

Concept Development

Dining

The dining area is a served space for an intimate eating experience for personal interactions with multiple people. It is the key area for entertaining guests, but also in this setting, is a beautiful space to just sit and observe the natural world.

I was inspired by this dining table made from a tree trunk, and wanted to incorporate a similar one into my design as a main focal point for the dining space. Along with the floor to ceiling glass windows, this furniture piece helps connect the internal environment with the external environment.

Fig 44. Dining Sketch.

Figure 45. Black Villa New York In Harriman State Park by Reza Mohtashami.

Note: Architecture Style. (2020).

Figure 46. Obsidian Black Stone Wall Cladding.

Note: Wall Boulevard. (2021).

Fig 47. White Corton Oak Laminate Flooring.

Note: Flooring Online. (2022).

Concept Development

Living Area

This living area is more refined and formal. It is a place where the client can relax by the fire whilst taking in the spectacular view of the greenery and lake.

Fig 48. Isometric sketch of living room.

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Fig 49. 2021 GAS FIREPLACE TRENDS – YOUR GUIDE TO FIREPLACE DESIGN.

Note: Regency. (2021).

Concept Development

Living Area

This living area features a TV and small gas fireplace, making this served space perfect for relaxing and entertaining. This space dips down as to be on a lower level compared to the rest of the open floor plan, creating a sense of intimacy without separating the area completely.

The gas fireplace is found on the wall that separates this living area from the dining area, so it can be used throughout both spaces at the same time.

Fig 51. White Corton Oak Laminate Flooring.

Note: Flooring Online. (2022).

Figure 50. Obsidian Black Stone Wall Cladding.

Note: Wall Boulevard. (2021).

Fig 52. Living room sketch.

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Fig 53. JapaniWhite.

Note: Behance. (n.d).

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Fig 57. Walnut and Green.

Behance. (n.d).

Figure 54. Obsidian Black Stone Wall Cladding.

Note: Wall Boulevard. (2021).

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Figure 55. Solid Shag Square Rug.

Note: AU Rugs. (n.d).

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Figure 56. Limed White Half.

Note: Dulux. (2022).

Concept Development

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom is a private realm served for sleeping. Is covers the left side of the upper floor giving the client full privacy. The large glass windows allow for large amounts of natural light to enter the room.

Fig 58. Sketch of master bedroom design

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Fig 59. Sky Point Villa in Bedford Hills, New York, USA designed by Reza Mohtashami.

Amazing Architecture. (2021).

Concept Development

Guest Bedroom

The guest room is located on the opposite side to the master bedroom, creating privacy between the client and their guests. The skylight over the bed means guests will be literally sleeping under the stars.

Fig 60. Venice Villa Grey Terrazzo.

Note: Design Tiles. (2022).

Figure 61. Solid Shag Square Rug.

Note: AU Rugs. (n.d).

Figure 62. Slat wall.

Note: Nature Wall. (2022).

Fig 63. Sketch of master bedroom design

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Fig 64. Sky Point Villa in Bedford Hills, New York, USA designed by Reza Mohtashami.

Note: Amazing Architecture. (2021).

Fig 65. Isometric sketch of bathtub in ensuite with annotations

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Fig 66. Pebbles on the beach texture.

Note: Free Stock Textures. (n.d).

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Fig 67. Elegant Grey Tiles.

Note: CDK Stone. (2022)

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Fig 68. Natural Oak.

Note: Flooring Warehouse. (2022).

Concept Development

Master Ensuite

This ensuite is its own private oasis. The skylight over the bathtubs allows for the connection between the interior and exterior environment.

Opposite from the bathtub is the walk in shower with no glass door. The pebbles on the floor allow for a deeper connection between the exterior and interior environments.

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Fig 69. Landscape House in Switzerland designed by Milad Eshtiyaghi.

Note: Amazing Architecture. (2021).

Concept Development

Guest Ensuite

The ensuite features a double vanity and double shower. The shower is hidden behind a wall that separates it from the vanity to create privacy.

Fig 70. Pebbles on the beach texture.

Note: Free Stock Textures. (n.d).

Fig 71. Elegant Grey Tiles.

Note: CDK Stone. (2022)

Fig 72. Natural Oak.

Note: Flooring Warehouse. (2022).

Fig 73. Section cut sketch of ensuite with annotations

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Fig 75. Sketch of study area

Fig 74. Sky Point Villa in Bedford Hills, New York, USA designed by Reza Mohtashami.

Note: Amazing Architecture. (2021).

Concept Development

Study

The writing experience should be an opened yet closed off space, positioned around a corner to create a sense of privacy. There should be enough light but not too much, as books should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Windows will provide a lookout into the view of the lake and forest, giving inspiration.

Figure 76. Obsidian Black Stone Wall Cladding.

Note: Wall Boulevard. (2021).

Figure 77. Solid Shag Square Rug.

Note: AU Rugs. (n.d).

Fig 78. Natural Oak.

Note: Flooring Warehouse. (2022).