Single Residential Exterior
The Dulux Colour Awards 2022 Single Residential Exterior category recognises the best exterior paint finishes of any building used as a private single residence. Category winner: Kart Projects for House K. Photograph: Rory Gardiner.
Winner
Kart Projects for House K, Melbourne
About
The materials and finishes used in this renovation and extension were applied in blocks of texture and colour to define different elements and sections of the house. The new addition is distinguished from the old house with a combination of dark cladding and a series of deep red door reveals and fins to give the façade depth, texture and protect openings.
Dulux Weathershield® exterior paints and Aquanamel® water-based enamel were used throughout this project.
What the judges said...
“Rejecting the often-used strategy of blending old and new in residential additions, this design not only opts for an obvious delineation, but a bold, forthright one, with colour as the primary mechanism. Using a combination of dark cladding and deep red door reveals and fins, the new addition is given depth and texture, in a contrasting approach to the original, which has been refreshed with a more muted, respectful nod to its heritage. Though largely concealed from the front, the addition’s bold scheme is hinted at in a bright orange-red sweep of fence along the street front. The volumetric demarcation, which is also continued within the home, provides a colour-blocked backdrop to the developing landscape."
The winning palette
Greys don't stand a chance when contrasted against the hot, moody charm of Red Cliffs. This exotic deep rich red is as lively and vivid as her namesake!
Gallery
Commendation
Studio Bright for Autumn House, Melbourne
What the judges said...
“As its name suggests, the external palette of Autumn House references the ever-changing colours of its mature backyard elm tree, ‘especially when in full autumnal flair’. Its Russet Tan tones work equally well through the seasons, blending when the leaves turn orange and contrasting when they are at their fullest green. This distinct hue comes to the fore thanks to a backdrop of Oyster Linen around the perimeter and off-white Pipe Clay applied to recessive built elements. Combined with a deep green fence and vine-laden screens, the overall effect is cohesive, elegant and restrained, allowing the seasonal shades of landscape elements to inform the composition.”
