Modular Project of the Month – The Agricultural Lakehouse
Image: The Agricultural Lakehouse
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Nestled Amongst the Trees is Arkular’s Latest Prefab Escape
We recently visited the stunning beaches of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria to document one of the latest Arkular builds. Despite being just an hour from the Melbourne CBD, this Lakehouse offers a serene escape that feels worlds away. The Agricultural Lakehouse demonstrates how collaboration between like-minded businesses can yield exceptional results. View the Agricultural Lakehouse here.
An Elegant Linear Design That Maximises it’s Surroundings
This elegant linear design was crafted to provide a retreat for a family seeking a space to share with friends and loved ones while maximising the outdoor surroundings.
The large outdoor deck is ideal for entertaining and seamlessly extends to meet the expansive lake. The building is oriented to ensure maximum light and southern views, while expansive windows to the north allow sunlight to flow throughout the interior. The Scandinavian-inspired design harmoniously integrates with its environment, resonating with those who call it home.
How Arkular Designs
At Arkular, we believe that the strength of prefabricated modular architecture lies in its inherent flexibility. The Agricultural Lakehouse is designed to adapt to its environment and the needs of those within.
Created as a retreat, this space fosters vitality and promotes well-being through its thoughtful design. Whether one is feeling burnt out, seeking a getaway, enjoying a solo retreat, or planning a fun weekend with friends, the design energises its occupants by catering to their diverse needs.
Packing So Much Into a Small FootprintÂ
At Arkular, we embrace the philosophy that less truly is more. The Agricultural Lakehouse is designed for maximum efficiency, with the thoughtfully considered layout incorporating Japanese design principles to minimise wasted space.
Featuring a bed that folds away to transform into a yoga studio, a meditation area or a space for hosting friends for sauna therapy and cool water plunges, the possibilities are endless.
The Nordic Cycle
Often referred to as the Nordic Cycle, the “hot sauna cold plunge” technique causes blood vessels to constrict rapidly, resulting in elevated blood pressure. The benefits of this practice are both physical and psychological, and they can be felt immediately.
Many say Saunas help with blood circulation, inflammation, pain reduction, improved cardiovascular function, sleep, stress and skin rejuvenation. These potential positive effects make it all the more critical that this retreat offers space for mind and body healing.
Source: Saunafin.com
A Design That Elevates the Surroundings
We hold this idea close to us at Arkular, using sustainable practices to touch the land lightly.
The prefab construction not only minimises damage to the surrounding environment, but also prioritises waste reduction techniques throughout the offsite building process. Additionally, every Arkular dwelling is designed with future-proofing in mind, adhering to the highest standards. A home should be a sanctuary for tomorrow; at Arkular, we believe that beauty and sustainability go hand in hand.
The Garden Master PlanÂ
A bush garden, a personal beach and a natural lake were designed by Eckersley Garden landscaping which really capped off this contemporary rural-coastal house.
Cheeky Nature Landscapes were an integral part in tying the project together from the ground up including landscaping construction, planting, floating pontoons, diving boards, pier construction and reticulated streams flowing through the landscape.
Landscape Collaborators:
Eckersley Garden Architecture
Cheeky Nature Landscapes
We Know the Right Materials to Use
We created architecturally designed, carefully engineered spaces that have been brought to life with the highest quality materials. These materials are selected to consistently adapt to their environment, to maximise comfort.
The architectural language of The Agricultural Lakehouse exterior is reminiscent of its bush surroundings. The house’s exterior includes a combination of sustainably sourced natural timbers and Colorbonds Nailstrip a durable, sustainable and virtually maintenance-free offering a softer textured appearance.
These materials are not only aesthetically pleasing but hardy, bushfire compliant, and extremely low maintenance, making them the ideal choice for the rural environment. As a result, you can spend more time enjoying your home and less time looking after it.
