Quarry Master’s Cottage c1915
Historically and socially significant to its area, this stone cottage is nestled in its garden setting, evocative of the quarry that it once inhabited. The original part of the house is built with sandstone, most likely quarried within the vicinity. In addition, its form and materials, although surrounded by later additions, reflect a way of […]
Transforming an urban terrace by light touch
This large Victorian Italianate terrace house in a conservation area was ready for a restoration to revive its many original features and enhance its functionality for a busy family. With clients who’s professional lives required as little disturbance as possible, this project was an exercise in preparation, speed and tight scheduling. Our approach to the […]
New Brutalism on Croatian Coast
Our second project with this fabulous couple. Croatia proved the perfect backdrop for a Brutalist inspired home to emerge out of the rugged coast. We were engaged to work alongside the client as they developed the design with their Croatian architect, creating a comprehensive look throughout. The aim was to highlight the location, its natural […]
Inter-War Art Deco
Again we marvel at how often ‘less in more’ in response to a desire to extend a character home. This inter war art deco semi detached house has been re- imaged by architecture firm Clare Cousins. These semi-detached cottages are not easy to renovate sympathetically. as they are often narrow and somewhat dark. Clever design […]
Sunburst
Additions to Old English style houses can be tricky! But this example by Sydney-based architects Tribe Studio is one of our absolute favourites. It beautifully captured all that is fabulous about this suburban 1930s style. […]
A Step Up
While this terrace house may be located in North London, the idea is easily replicable with our local terrace houses. London architectural firm, Bureau de Change, have used recycled bricks as a clever sculptural device. The extension has been built using bricks reclaimed from the fabric of the house. […]
Art Redeco
This heritage listed house was built in 1949 in the Inter-War Functionalist style with references to European modernism and features of Art Deco. The significant features of this style of house are not always clearly understood nor appreciated. For this reason, it is incredibly important that any renovation is driven by a skilled architect. […]
Sirius: Decision not to put iconic Sydney building on heritage list ruled invalid
The NSW Land and Environment Court ruled the Government’s decision to keep Sydney’s iconic brutalist style Sirius building off the heritage list was invalid. Heritage items may be costly to maintain, but that does not justify leaving them off the register! Click here to learn more from ABC’s Phillipa McDonald and Paige Cockburn about the Court’s […]
Taking Away the Years
The existing house was a 1920s bungalow extended towards the rear sometime in the 1960s. With impressive harbour views and a northerly orientation to the street-front and a wonderful garden and existing pool to the rear, the challenge for the architects was to achieve both sun and privacy. The building is said to have had sentimental […]
An Ode to Suburbia
The original house, a charming modest 1950s bungalow, is not unlike a number of brick suburban houses located in Sydney. It is important that we recognise how effectively these houses can be updated to avoid the tendency to demolish. Furthermore, the reuse of the existing built form, and recycling of existing building materials is the […]