Mt Eliza Sanctuary

The parents of a young family of 5, were in desperate need for a separate area that they could retire to after busy days. It was important that it was not only spacious, but also provided space for a small home office to cater for both of the clients running their own businesses.
This project originally began life as a first floor extension with views overlooking the coast, however, due to the global pandemic and rising interest rates, the proposal had to pivot and adjust to suit a new economic landscape.
The second iteration of the extension aimed to touch the existing fabric of the house as lightly as possible, not only minimising the impact on the dwelling's structure, but also the impact on the day to day life of the family during the construction period. The glazed link provided a light filled hallway between the old and the new. While modest in footprint, the extension was able to provide the family much needed amenity in the form of a master bedroom, lounge, ensuite, walk in robe and study.
The exterior materials of the building blend with the original form and reinterpret the painted brick plinth to the building by emphasising the depth of the reveals. The form of the extension is exaggerated through stepping of the facade, and increased pitch of the roof.