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Land previously described as unsuitable for building has become the site of a magnificent architect-designed home at Brooklyn on NSW’s central coast.

“River Rock”, set high among the trees was designed by Sydney architect Ashley Talbot, who not only had to overcome what many would describe as an impossible building site, but the challenges of constructing a home on land with restricted vehicle access. It is built over a constricted area of rock shelves which have been used as a feature of the home.

“Although there is a narrow unsealed road leading to the rear boundary of the property you cannot drive a vehicle on it,” says Talbot. “That meant we had to prefabricate as much of the building off-site as possible, which is why steel frame construction was a good choice.”
Talbot says the lightweight steel frame made from DuraGal enabled the floor to be erected quickly, giving the builder a level working platform on the steep site. “With its smooth, ready to paint surface finish, close tolerances and easy lightweight assembly, DuraGal contributed to a significant reduction in the overall construction cost and time frame for the project compared with conventional construction techniques.”

“River Rock” was designed and constructed as a series of off set room modules that enabled the key elements of the design brief to be met, while reducing construction activities on site.

28-May-2001

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