July 30
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A KYNETON house made of recycled red bricks has been recognised at the Building Design Awards.
The property's designers, Paul Youngs and Woodend Building Design, received an award for excellence in the use of recycled materials.
Mr Youngs said he was thrilled with the win.
Earlier, July 4
IT'S the house the Macedon Ranges built.
Situated on a little corner block near some historical factories, the Kyneton red brick house has character.
"It does catch your eye when you drive down the street," its owner said.
"It suits that part of Kyneton, I think, too."
Recycled red bricks feature prominently in the design, both inside and out.
Architect Paul Youngs said showcasing brickwork was part of the design brief.
"Initially the feedback was that we'd gone a bit overboard," he said.
But it was love at first sight for the owner, who requested to remain anonymous.
"I love it - absolutely love it," she said.
With a bricklayer for a son, she had an appreciation for 'the old reds'.
"They've got more character, I think," she said.
"At first I thought, 'Is it going to be too much brick?' But it's not. It's about the bricks.
"The house has exceeded my imagination. I'm really lucky. It's just beautiful. It's everything I wanted and more."
The two-bedroom dwelling is a contender for recognition by the Building Designers Association of Victoria at its annual Building Design Awards.
The project, designed by Mr Youngs and the team at Woodend Building Design, is among 56 entries.
Having been a Kyneton resident for more than 20 years, the house's owner said she knew most of the people involved in making her dream home a reality.
"Every single person is a local person," she said.
She was excited for the award entry because of the recognition it would bring to those involved in the project.
"If we were to win it would be amazing to get that recognition through our peers," Mr Youngs said.
He said the design process started with consideration of the block's orientation - the frontages and the block's exposure to light and heat.
"Firstly, looking at where the sun is," he said.
The house's main living areas are north-facing with large, glass walls. The rest of the house was designed around that space.
It feels deceptively large, despite being on a small block. The house is divided in two sections, evident in the use of two distinct roofing styles. One side has a skillion roof, whereas the other has a gable style.
Mr Youngs said he only drew a few sketches of the house for the client before the design was finalised.
"She said yep, that's exactly what I'm after," he said.
The Kyneton red brick house features in the BDAV Residential Design New House $300,000 - $600,000 category.
Winners of the Building Design Awards will be announced on July 27.
Voting for the People's Choice Award closes at 5pm tomorrow.
To cast a vote, visit bdav.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/zadDJYaK
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Emma D'Agostino
Covering general news and Bendigo council.
Covering general news and Bendigo council.
