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The Great Wall

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Arch / Design:		BKK Architects (web)
Type:		House
Year:		2009
Location:		Melbourne

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On an elevated site set amongest native bushland with rolling views to the north, the wall House withholds views upon approach, presenting a mute block wall embedded into the site. The wall forms a protection courtyard space with the existing topography, continuing BKK's interest between building and landscape through a type of embedded occupation.

The Wall House further explores the architect's interest in the way in which a drawn line becomes a wall that acts to claim space and territory. Internally spaces are organised and anchored from the wall, which unfolds as one moves through the house. A compressed entry opens out to reveal panoramic views of mountains to the north.