Chalmers and Co Design

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Chalmers and Co Design
7 Reviews

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These examples of tropical housing uses features for living comfortably in the hot humid weather. High ceilings, transition spaces such as patios and verandahs, ponds and screens to reduce the sky glare all act together to encorage cooling cross ventilation.
The development includes double and single storey townhouses and each house has a lovely garden attached.
for more information please see https://www.chalmersandcodesign.com.au
Project Year: 2010
Project Cost: AUD 200,001 - AUD 500,000
The double story houses have two gable ends to break down the size of the roof. The tropical design includes balconies, terraces and timber screens. A corner window maximises two way light in the master bedroom.
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These semi-detached houses are designed to make the most of the tropical outdoors with balconies and terraces. Timber screens add character and add to the privacy.
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This moderen tropical living room has a timber screen dividing it from the dining room. Along with the timber stair treads, the screen brings warmth to a modern clean white room.
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A custom timber dining table made from mixed hardwood parquet is the feature in the dining room. It connect to the dividing screen between living and dining room. the screen is carried through as a stair balustrade.
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A custom timber dining table made from mixed hardwood parquet is the feature in the dining room. It connect to the dividing screen between living and dining room. the screen is carried through as a stair balustrade.
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A hanging stair makes an interesting feature in the upstairs hallway. It accesses a timber mezzanine in the clearstorey space. A natural timber screen to the stairs add the the rustic look.
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A hanging stair makes an interesting feature in the upstairs hallway. It accesses a timber mezzanine in the clearstorey space. A natural timber screen to the stairs add the the rustic look.
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Ponds help control the temperature in a tropical house.
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Timber deck with timber pergola over act as transition space where you can enjoy the balmy tropical weather.
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Ponds help control the temperature in a tropical house. A timber bridge over connects the carporch to the terrace. large windows and sliding doors help to bring the outside into the House.
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Ponds help control the temperature in a tropical house.
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Tropical design includes transition spaces such as outdoor terraces and ponds to help cool the house,
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The single story houses included raked ceilings under the gable ends and a bonus mezzanine floor. The tropical design includes terraces and timber screens.
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Private courtyards with gravel finished provide an interesting view.
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The dining space is defined by the timber mezzanine floor which can either be another bedroom or family room space. Raked ceilings make the other small spade appear larger.
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A double height living space makes this small living room appear larger. The rustic finishes of terracotta tile and terracotta paint in the alcove create a warm, homey ambience.
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The dining room is tucked under the mezzanine floor. A hanging stair makes an interesting feature in the room. The terracotta tiles and natural timber finish all add the the rustic look.
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The dining room is tucked under the mezzanine floor. A hanging stair makes an interesting feature in the room. The terracotta tiles and natural timber finish all add the the rustic look. Raked ceiling adds height to the small spaces.
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