![A modern home in a U-shape, includes a black exterior and warm wood accents.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
Dion Keech Architects, in collaboration with the homeowner, has completed a new U-shaped house with a black exterior.
The homeowner, who is a designer themselves and also owns Mr Pinchy and Co, a contemporary Australian brand that creates sculptural homewares, was heavily involved throughout the design process of the rural house.
![A modern home in a U-shape, includes a black exterior and warm wood accents.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000146_352_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
The house features thick external walls that enable storage opportunities internally and deep window reveals, which provide effective sun shading on all sides.
![A modern home in a U-shape, includes a black exterior and warm wood accents.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000146_140_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
Simple detailing reinforces the concept of a pure and striking dark box sitting in the landscape.
![A modern home with a black exterior and warm wood accents.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000146_896_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
The front door, with its vertical timber design, adds warmth to the dark exterior and offers a preview of the interior wood accents.
![A modern home with a black exterior, includes a large wood front door with a brass handle.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000146_708_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![A modern home with a black exterior, includes a large wood front door with a brass handle.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000146_905_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
Inside the home, like in the hallways, there’s bluestone tiling, charcoal cabinetry, and ceilings paired with rich timber cladding.
![The interior of this modern home includes bluestone tiling, charcoal cabinetry and ceilings paired with rich timber cladding.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000147_652_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![Windows located at optimal locations throughout this modern home provide uninterrupted views of the landscape.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000147_954_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
Windows located at optimal locations throughout the home provide uninterrupted views of the landscape.
![Windows located at optimal locations throughout this modern home provide uninterrupted views of the landscape.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000147_267_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
The dining room is central to the open social areas of the home, with a round table and a sculptural brass light fixture above.
![The dining room is central to the open social areas of this modern home, with a round table and a sculptural brass light fixture above.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000147_315_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![The dining room is central to the open social areas of this modern home, with a round table and a sculptural brass light fixture above.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-open-plan-dining-area-round-table-271022-949-02.jpg)
The living room is located on a slightly lower level than the dining room and includes a brick fireplace with recessed television.
![The living room is located on a slightly lower level than the dining room, and includes a brick fireplace with recessed television.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000147_735_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![A modern living room with doors that open to the outside.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000148_525_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
The kitchen is located on the other side of the dining room and features minimalist back cabinetry and a large island. At the end of the island, there’s a window that perfectly frames the view of a small garden.
![A modern black kitchen with minimalist cabinets, brass accents, and a long island.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000148_879_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![A modern black kitchen with minimalist cabinets, brass accents, and a long island.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000148_320_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![A modern black kitchen with minimalist cabinets, brass accents, and a long island.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000148_666_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![A modern black kitchen with brass accents.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000148_572_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with a full-wall window that provides a view of a small garden outside.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000148_631_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
A long hallway connects the social areas of the home with the more private areas, like bedrooms and bathrooms.
![A modern hallway with a black ceiling, tile flooring, and vertical wood accent wall.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000149_368_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
In the bedrooms, the tile flooring transitions into the carpet for a softer feeling underfoot. The vertical wood wall shown in the hallway is also featured in one of the bedrooms, adding a sense of warmth to the space.
![Tile flooring transitions to carpet in this bedroom for a softer feeling underfoot.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000149_552_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![Tile flooring transitions to carpet in this bedroom for a softer feeling underfoot.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000149_845_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
In the bathrooms throughout the house, floating black vanities complement the black ceiling, while skylights add natural lighting to the spaces.
![This modern bathroom features a floating black vanity, a skylight, and vertical wood accent walls.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000149_24_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![This modern bathroom features a floating black vanity, a skylight, and vertical wood accent walls.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000149_633_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![This modern bathroom features a floating black vanity, a skylight, and vertical wood accent walls.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000150_113_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)
![This modern bathroom features a floating black vanity, a skylight, and vertical wood accent walls.](https://archup.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1667000150_405_تم-تصميم-هذا-المنزل-على-شكل-حرف-U-للتفاف-حول.jpg)