FLUTTER HOUSE
Architecture Residential Camperdown Nsw, Australia
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1. First Floor Balcony The balcony cantilevers out from the building to provide shelter to the outdoor dining space below 3991 px 2660 px 5 MB A4 print |
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2. Rear Yard The addition launches high above the retained roof line to the rear of the property 3840 px 5760 px 15 MB A3 print |
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3. Landscaping The plan of the landscaped elements continues the geometry of the roof over. 5210 px 3473 px 13 MB A4 print |
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4. First Floor Balcony The balcony balustrade with the angled structure frames the view of the tree canopy while concealing the neighbouring roofs. 3840 px 5760 px 13 MB A3 print |
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5. Original Roof Line The internal finishes of the first floor bedroom express the original roof line with a change in materiality. 5760 px 3840 px 10 MB A3 print |
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6. Stair Case The internal stair provides multiple functions for the occupants. Pantry storage for the Kitchen, a low semi concealed play area for the children, and a void for aural connection between ground and first floor. 5563 px 3709 px 12 MB A3 print |
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7. Stair Case Offcut timber beams were used for the stair treads covered in linoleum. 3840 px 5760 px 14 MB A3 print |
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8. Recessed Handrail The staircase has a central thick wall with both handrail and lighting fixtures recessed. 3840 px 5760 px 10 MB A3 print |
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9. View Past Coffee Area The floor plan was divided into smaller areas each for a unique purpose. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a Coffee Area for casual low seating and conversation within the stair void. 3840 px 5760 px 14 MB A3 print |
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10. Outdoor Eating The balcony and insitu concrete retaining wall create a covered outdoor eating area. 3840 px 5760 px 15 MB A3 print |
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11. Dining Room & Outdoor Eating Corner opening sliding doors were necessary for a circulation path through the house, and connects the interior and exterior. 5760 px 3840 px 13 MB A3 print |
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12. Kitchen The splashback to the kitchen was a cost effective powdercoat finish pressed metal sheet. 5760 px 3840 px 11 MB A3 print |
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13. Rear Lane View The expressive roof form sits comfortably into the palette of materials and colours, but offers a unique idea for a first floor addition. 5760 px 3840 px 16 MB A3 print |
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14. Roof Extension The addition has been 'clipped' onto the existing ridge line with a clear distinction between the original and new building. 5760 px 3840 px 16 MB A3 print |
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15. Ground Floor Plan 9922 px 7016 px 2 MB A3 print |
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16. First Floor Plan 9922 px 7016 px 2 MB A3 print |
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17. Sections 9922 px 7016 px 1 MB A3 print |
Description
Optimistic, light filled, youthful and fun. This addition to an inner-west home dynamically negotiates the geometry of the original building whilst addressing a mature and very present tree canopy in the park behind. The roof form unfurls from the existing ridge line like a flag in the wind.
All project credits available here: http://www.stukel.com.au/flutter-house/
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
The design of this addition was driven by a young family’s desire for a light-filled home with engaging spaces to raise children. The grandparents desired to make more regular overnight visits, the two younger children needed their own rooms, and the parents were hoping to retreat away from the living spaces with a first-floor bedroom.
What were the key challenges?
The key challenge for the project was to adding a first floor space with adequate headroom and not exceeding the height of the original roof ridge line and maintaining the character of the street. The planning regulations stipulated that no new form was to rise above this height, unless set back to the rear of the property. This position would have caused substantial overshadowing to the southern neighbour’s living areas and private outdoor space.
What were the solutions?
A solution was found through collaborative effort with Marrickville Council. They agreed for the addition to be attached to the original ridgeline as it was to be detailed in contemporary contrasting roof sheeting and include roof lights to introduce light and cross ventilation to the new spaces. The result is a new form, ‘clipped on’ as a continuation of the extant building fabric.
Key products used:
Cemintel ‘Barestone External’ was chosen for it’s lightweight properties and also dimensions to remove the need for horizontal joints. The vertical joints were expressed to emphasise the rising and lowering of the original and new roof forms.
How is the project unique?
The addition sits well in the rear lane streetscape with its colour palette and scale, but offers a very unique response to the ubiquitous inner-west renovation project.
The expressive roof form was devised by tracing the roof lines of the rear of the existing pitched cottage roof and the shallower pitch of the lean to at the rear. The line of the original building is made visible internally by using both plywood and plasterboard wall linings. Mirroring these angels, the new roof launches with what seems an impossible cantilever over the balcony and outdoor areas below offering deep shade and protection from the west, but also opening up to the large tree canopy opposite, bringing this greenery into the architecture form.
What are the sustainability features?
The design proposal has utilised as much of the existing building fabric as possible, and located the new spaces partially within the previously empty roof void. This has reduced the amount of building material required for the alterations and also maintains more light, air and landscaped areas on the site.
Details
| Project size | 160 m2 |
| Site size | 221 m2 |
| Project Budget | USD 550,000 |
| Completion date | 2018 |
| Building levels | 2 |
Project team
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Stukel Architecture | Architect |