Studio Alison Binks
In my practice I am interested in the way my clients wish to live.

Bryant Street 6

Bryant Street project was initiated by two distinct clients, who happened to be sisters, sharing a block of land, an energy efficient ethos and a desire for part communal, part private living. The outcome is two very different homes, joined by a central parti wall allowing for future possible subdivision of the site. Each house is a reflection of its individual owner/s. Externally , the two are tied together through common design elements and materials, and using the emerging technology of SIPs construction. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) were manufactured off site and fitted together onsite along with highly efficient uPVC double glazed window modules. This combination means the houses are sealed envelopes, preventing air leaks and therefore maintaining internal temperatures. Passive solar design incorporating shading for summer and allowing sun into the homes in winter, enhances the energy efficiency outcomes

“On this hideously hot day today the temperature is about 22c downstairs and 23c upstairs, without fans or aircon running. In other words, it’s fabulous.”
— B
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Openness, light, spaciousness - all key to the living spaces including the private but sunlit ‘library’ retreat upstairs. The kitchen looks out onto a small courtyard - a bite out of the plan - soon to be a ‘green’ junction between the dining space

Openness, light, spaciousness - all key to the living spaces including the private but sunlit ‘library’ retreat upstairs.

The kitchen looks out onto a small courtyard - a bite out of the plan - soon to be a ‘green’ junction between the dining space and lounge.

The dining area has a sense of enclosure within the large space - a lower ceiling and three walls of paintings wrap around this gathering place. Narrow slot windows give glimpses of (future!) greening.

The dining area has a sense of enclosure within the large space - a lower ceiling and three walls of paintings wrap around this gathering place. Narrow slot windows give glimpses of (future!) greening.

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view from the upstairs internal balcony.

view from the upstairs internal balcony.

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From the back yard they can’t be seen, but roofs sloping both north and west allow for large banks of solar panels for each house. Outside each rear entrance there is a sense of enclosure and privacy before the back yard opens up into a shared spa

From the back yard they can’t be seen, but roofs sloping both north and west allow for large banks of solar panels for each house.

Outside each rear entrance there is a sense of enclosure and privacy before the back yard opens up into a shared space. Vines just starting their journey over pergolas will enhance the privacy and the summer shading. In the back garden likewise the greening is underway.

Ground floor plan

Ground floor plan