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House on Red Hill Environmental Design If you ask Botterill to describe the style of the house, he is quick to explain that he and Harty don't put a strong emphasis on style. He admits Red Hill could be compared to mid-20th-century architecture. Rather than "minimalist," they refer to their work on Red Hill as "restrained." They consider the house a piece of modern design that conforms to many traditional guidelines of architecture. The architects were keen to incorporate their passion and training in sustainable approaches without applying a typical "green aesthetic." Nonetheless, the house responds to its site, according to Botterill, through "views, solar access, and materiality." The roof serves a second purpose by collecting precious water in storage tanks. The five-bedroom Red Hill Residence sits on the property's ridge, and the glazed facades are oriented to sun and views. A striking red glass window acts as a beacon at the entrance; it creates a laser-beam-like pin stripe tracking the afternoon sun through the living area. Once inside, the visitor is treated to breathtaking sights of the arcadian valley below. The master bedroom boasts a vista to Bass Straight, which separates Tasmania from the Australian mainland. The landscaping was also designed with environment sensitivity. The arid site was intentionally pared back to respect the native flora of brush and wildflowers, according to Botterill. >>> Discuss this article in the Architecture Forum...
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