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Sunday, 14 August 2016
Friday, 19 February 2016
let there be light
A small renovation in Leichhardt.
An existing older extension to the southern end of a cute Federation freestanding house. Typically very dark and dismal added to by an austere tiled floor.
The new renovation flipped a section of the existing roof up to let a slice of northern light and sun penetrate the space. A new kitchen on the dark wall closest to the boundary with no windows. A fire rated glass splashback now provides retina burning light to the main bench top and into the interior. Some extra film is being added to cut the late afternoon glare.
Lovely timber floors now run from old to new sections providing a link and a soft visual flow and feel underfoot. The modern rear renovation is now a lovely counterpoint to the heritage front end. Harmony in juxtaposition.
Overall a very successful little project thanks to a client dedicated to getting it right and cleverly executed by an experienced builder who understands architects custom designs, DB & HE Building Services. Kitchen and joinery by the ever talented Donnas Joinery.
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An existing older extension to the southern end of a cute Federation freestanding house. Typically very dark and dismal added to by an austere tiled floor.
The new renovation flipped a section of the existing roof up to let a slice of northern light and sun penetrate the space. A new kitchen on the dark wall closest to the boundary with no windows. A fire rated glass splashback now provides retina burning light to the main bench top and into the interior. Some extra film is being added to cut the late afternoon glare.
Lovely timber floors now run from old to new sections providing a link and a soft visual flow and feel underfoot. The modern rear renovation is now a lovely counterpoint to the heritage front end. Harmony in juxtaposition.
Overall a very successful little project thanks to a client dedicated to getting it right and cleverly executed by an experienced builder who understands architects custom designs, DB & HE Building Services. Kitchen and joinery by the ever talented Donnas Joinery.
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| original Federation front |
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original floor plan
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| new roof plan |
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| east elevation |
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| prelim 3D CAD study |
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| prelim CAD study |
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| new kitchen design |
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| kitchen 3D CAD study |
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| existing kitchen |
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| new kitchen |
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| kitchen splashback window with obscure fire rated glass neighbours climbing rose behind |
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| existing side |
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| new side |
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| the piece de resistance the new interior space with north facing highlight window |
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Sunday, 8 November 2015
alexandria multi unit residential
Just finished a new design.
Tricky orientation and a very tight site.
Needed to crank the front balconies to achieve complying solar access. Gave a more interesting take on the usual egg crate facade treatment that seems to be "de rigueur" in RFB designs now-a-days. Being in a flood zone made basement access even more difficult but it works with a raised ramp entry and corkscrew style levels below. A mix of single level and two level units provide for a good mix.
A touch of brutalism with some softer finishes.
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Tricky orientation and a very tight site.
Needed to crank the front balconies to achieve complying solar access. Gave a more interesting take on the usual egg crate facade treatment that seems to be "de rigueur" in RFB designs now-a-days. Being in a flood zone made basement access even more difficult but it works with a raised ramp entry and corkscrew style levels below. A mix of single level and two level units provide for a good mix.
A touch of brutalism with some softer finishes.
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| main facade 01 |
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| main facade 02 |
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| rear lane 01 |
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| rear lane 02 |
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| axo 01 |
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| axo 02 |
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| axo 03 |
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| axo 04 |
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| typical plans |
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| long sections |
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Friday, 12 June 2015
Alexandria apartments
Here's the preliminary design for a new residential building in Alexandria. A mixture of modernism and brutalism.
The challenge has been to get effective solar access to as many units as possible. The T-bar shape allows for separation of the rear section from future adjoining developments.
If the planners preliminary feedback is positive then there will be a mad scramble to complete a DA submission.
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The challenge has been to get effective solar access to as many units as possible. The T-bar shape allows for separation of the rear section from future adjoining developments.
If the planners preliminary feedback is positive then there will be a mad scramble to complete a DA submission.
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| rear lane view |
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| T-bar gives separation to future developments |
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| front facade elements cranked for solar access |
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| upper level recessed and with different material |
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| lower units have street access and can be used as home offices |
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| common outdoor areas located on rear roof |
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Sunday, 11 January 2015
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