Mazzei

About the winning project

Pippins takes its name from the original apple orchard on the red hill estate. The design of this project was guided by two core principles: a thoughtful response to the environment and a pursuit of elegant simplicity. The decision to position the house slightly lower than the site’s crest was a strategic choice. This placement allowed integration with the landscape, and meant the home didn’t sit proud of the natural topography. Simplicity was at the forefront of the home’s concept, which included the ”flying roof,” comprising two overlapping solid concrete roofs. These roofs cantilever 2.5m along the perimeter of the home, and extend to 3.5 meters at the corners. The program was defined by the X-shaped floor plan, creating four distinct zones. This layout allowed the clients to separate spaces to suit their needs.