Balgowlah House
Architecture Residential Balgowlah, Australia
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1. Entry image 1 Stark detailing of the new addition and at the repositioned entry 1667 px 2500 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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2. Entry image 2 Stark detailing of the new addition and at the repositioned entry 1667 px 2500 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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3. Internal stair Polyurethane panelling to new addition stair well 1667 px 2500 px 1 MB Print - Low res only |
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4. Childrens bathroom Transition between old and new 1667 px 2500 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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5. Ensuite Stark palette to the master ensuite 1667 px 2500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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6. Hidden laundry Being adjacent to the main entry, these doors feel part of a joinery unit with slotted detailing to allow northern light through into the space and neatly hide the service area of the laundry 1667 px 2500 px 1 MB Print - Low res only |
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7. Covered pool deck Deep cover provided to the west facing frontage, robust in its detailing 1667 px 2500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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8. Main bedroom Looking through into large double height living area void from the main bedroom. Allows for a sense of openness and breeze flow whilst maintaining privacy 1667 px 2500 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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9. Kitchen image 1 Mixed material use to define joinery and break up the aesthetic 2500 px 1667 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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10. Street Elevation A poorly conceived enclosure of the original verandah was removed and original space and detailing reinstated 1667 px 2500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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11. Rear elevation Unapologetic strong form presents to the rear, almost 100% hidden from the street frontage 1667 px 2500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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12. Kitchen image 2 Mixed material use to define joinery and break up the aesthetic 1667 px 2500 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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13. Rear elevation 2 Unapologetic strong form presents to the rear, almost 100% hidden from the street frontage 2500 px 1667 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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14. Rear detail image Refined but textures material use in a natural palette 1667 px 2500 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
Description
Of particular focus for this project was the architectural rebirth of the existing heritage listed masonry cottage. In achieving this, the project also needed to balance the inclusion of a large rear pavilion addition within the bounds of the conservation area guidelines.
The approach involved complete renovation of the existing cottage including reinstatement of the original front verandah (previously enclosed), along with complete refit of the cottage incorporating federation style detailing.
The rear addition in contrast to this is stark in its detail and contemporary in its material use. Though vast in its proportion and volume, the addition is almost unseen from the street and rests well within the landscape of similar additions either side.
Questions and Answers
What were the key challenges?
Blending the client brief for a contemporary addition to successfully connect to with the smaller scale federation cottage including the juxtaposition of the differing details
Details
| Project size | 250 m2 |
| Site size | 400 m2 |
| Project Budget | USD 1,100,000 |
| Completion date | 2018 |
| Building levels | 2 |
Project team
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Adam Hobbs | Project Architect |
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Hobbs Jamieson Architecture | Architect |