Page 22 - Lee Point - Design Guidelines

Examples of Great Front Facades
THE SKILLION HOUSE
deep eaves with exposed structure recommended
welcoming home with deep shaded front verandah
timber/metal batten screens add detail shade and privacy
variation in materials creates texture and shadow
stepped wall lines breaks up a a a a flat front facade
sheltered defined entry
garage setback 1m (min) from front building line deep eaves (min 900mm) with exposed structure deep and shady verandah/pergola elements
prominent street address with a a a clear defined entry
simple roof forms pre-finished metal sheeting
deep and shady front porch
50% louvre windows to front facade
PERGOLA / VERANDAH 30% recommended
light colours to main walls
with accents of colours to feature elements
min 2x different materials with no more than one material being 60% of facade
GARAGE 50% max
simple garage door in in plain colour 20
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