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Cranked
Floorplans.
Flexible & Functional Cranked Modular Design
A cranked floorplan allows a home to adapt to different elevations and slopes, minimising site disturbance and preserving the natural landscape. Loving the cranked design? Read on to get inspired by 3 Arkular cranked modular homes.
1. Shoreham Banksia House
150m2 – 4 Bed + 2 Bath
Tucked within the bush, but a mere 200m from Shoreham Beach, this architecturally-driven family home offers a calming retreat surrounded by nature.
Considered spatial planning ensures flexibility and versatility for evolving family needs. Spare rooms for guests have been positioned for privacy, with sliding doors used to section off spaces or stay open for socialising and movement.
We have had multiple generations stay (and also several couples at a time) without the house feeling crowded.” – Mark and Carmel Banksia House homeowners
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2. Southern Highlands House
Designed to maximise the outdoor surroundings and the views towards the Tarlo Gap & Tarlo River National Park. The arched shape bends around the contours of the terrain, sitting cohesively with the rugged landscape and making the most of the northern aspects.
As the property is remote, modular construction was a perfect choice, eliminating the stress and expense of getting trades to the rural site for a typical onsite build.
The design intent was to incorporate a central lobby area, which holds together two other modules. This knuckle also provides a perfect transitional place to place belongings.
View Southern Highlands House here.
What is a Cranked Floorplan?
A cranked floorplan features sections of the dwelling that are offset or “cranked” to follow the contours of the landscape or to create distinct spatial experiences.
A cranked floorplan offers several benefits that enhance both functionality and aesthetics, including:
* Maximising space utilisation
* Aesthetic appeal through the unique shapes and angles formed
* Highly customisable
* Functional flow between spaces
* Integration with landscape
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3. Huon Valley House – Concept 1
The clients sought an energy-efficient home, with considered spaces for a comfortable work-from-home lifestyle.
Located on a steep hillside site the home is bordered by lush bushland with a creek below the property.
Responding sympathetically to the steep site the built form runs parallel to the contours, nesting down into the hill. The dwelling cranks at 20 degrees to follow the landscape, opening out towards the north with views across the conservation area.
