Grand Designs Australia

ROOFS WITH flair

a beautiful roof can leave a lasting impression with its shape, materiality and form. But choosing a roof is more than just adding a splash of finesse or style to your home. It's also about protecting your family and belongings. With dramatic and prolonged weather events becoming more prevalent, including torrential rain, scorching summer heat and wild winds, a solid roof that endures has never been more important.

According to Fiona Dunin from FMD Architects, the roof is an integral component of home design. “In modern architecture, the roof is very much a significant architectural element,” she says. A roof can tell a story; it can play into the architecture of the home. Fiona says there are specific elements and roof shapes that will have the biggest visual impact.

“Roofs with significant geometric form, where it is angular or curved, will stand out and

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