Sheltered by Design — Alive with Light
Vela House Preston
Vela House sits quietly within a streetscape shaped by time, its weatherboard origins held gently while a new architecture unfolds beyond. Familiar at first glance, the home gradually reveals itself through light, movement, and space.
A north-facing backyard is a major drawcard, offering abundant natural light throughout the day, while the rear right-of-way brings a wonderful sense of community — locals walking, children playing, and dogs out and about — creating a relaxed and genuinely pleasant outlook for everyday living.
The sculptural rear roof form is a true standout — an architectural moment that brings light, movement, and a strong sense of identity to the extension.
It transforms the rear of the home while flooding the interior with natural light. It’s a home that not only looks beautiful but works beautifully, creating memorable experiences for family, friends, and ourselves — and that, ultimately, is the greatest achievement to experience.
Inside, materiality is expressed through crafted restraint — marble surfaces, a sculpted curved island bar, and finely detailed joinery anchor the living spaces with warmth and tactility.Beyond, a private resort-like setting emerges, pool, spa, and integrated BBQ areas form a natural extension of the architecture, designed for large gathering, relaxation, and year-round enjoyment
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