Tie House
Architecture Residential Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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1. Aerial view Anthony Richardson 2952 px 1968 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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2. Street view of house Hilary Walker 6706 px 4471 px 17 MB A3 print |
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3. New bathroom (not ensuite) Hilary Walker 4415 px 6622 px 14 MB A3 print |
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4. Main living area Hilary Walker 6720 px 4480 px 13 MB A3 print |
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5. Main living area 6638 px 4425 px 11 MB A3 print |
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6. Main living area 4480 px 6720 px 12 MB A3 print |
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7. Study desk and robes in middle bedroom 4480 px 6720 px 11 MB A3 print |
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8. Plan of old house 2382 px 1684 px 42 KB Print - Low res only |
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9. Plan of completed house 2382 px 1684 px 61 KB Print - Low res only |
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10. Elevation drawings 2382 px 1684 px 104 KB Print - Low res only |
Description
This 1930s weatherboard house was altered and extended to incorporate a new open living, kitchen, and dining area, plus a new bathroom in the southwest corner. The old bathroom was converted to an ensuite, while the former kitchen was turned into a study. A short hallway links the extension to the bedrooms and entry in front, and lets natural light into the core of the house.
When adding to older buildings, we generally aim to complement the original while clearly demarcating old and new. It was also important to us that the extension should tie in with the old house without dominating it.
The simple hipped roof form met our formal objectives while satisfying height and setback restrictions along the south boundary. Inside, a bright and spacious living area sits underneath a cathedral ceiling. The new living area faces north, and opens out onto a bluestone verandah and private garden.
Questions and Answers
What were the key challenges?
The original house was in need of significant repairs, and the existing brick chimney had to be retained in response to an objection. This put further pressure on an already tight budget.
We also needed to come up with a physical form for the extension that would complement the original house, satisfy building regulations, and have a certain lightness to it, all while being reasonably easy to build so as to keep costs down.
What was the brief?
The clients had purchased an old weatherboard house that they intended to renovate and move into with their two young children. It needed a new central living and dining area, along with improved amenities and better storage.
Key products used:
Aluminium double-glazed windows.
Terrazzo tiles in main living area and bathroom.
Glass mosaic wall tiles (supplied by client) in bathroom.
Engineered stone benchtops.
Bluestone tiles for verandah floor.
New Colorbond roofing throughout house.
Details
| Project size | 80 m2 |
| Site size | 470 m2 |
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
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Jos Tan | |
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Tan Architecture | Architect |
| R. Bliem and Associates | Structural engineer | |
| Metro Building Surveying | Building surveyor | |
| Conform Constructions | Builder |