Finn Street House Extensively Demonstrates the Versatility and Potential of Steel

Articulated from the streetscape as a sculpturally fluid addition to an existing Tocumwal Cottage, Finn Street house extensively demonstrates the versatility and potential of steel in residential architecture, from use as an expressive structure to intricate and highly crafted interior detail elements.

Structurally, steel is used to achieve the primary loft volume that in turn projects the upper floor northerly, providing the ground floor glazing with summer shading as well as external coverage for outdoor use. Externally, steel-framed timber-batten screening en-masse is used to convey the hovering carved expression and form of the upper-floor loft.  This is further articulated by a series of operable screen elements that were carefully coordinated with the fabricator, extending to custom built mechanisms enabling precise control between shading and privacy. Where views from the loft overlook rooftops, COLORBOND® roofing was chosen to ensure a holistic and lasting appearance consistent with other steel detail elements was achieved.

Internally, a variety of highly precise steel elements convey an appreciation of a hand- crafted construction process and skilful architectural detailing. Additionally, these tactile elements such as kitchen benchtops and stair mesh balustrades synchronise the architectural intent throughout the project.