Unbricked House
The brief was to transform this brick
Victorian home, situated on a main
road, into a tranquil family residence
capable of accommodating the lifestyle
of the occupants for many years to
come.
The features of the original home
were to be retained wherever possible,
however the challenge was to introduce
an abundance of natural light, and
create a more livable environment that
performed well thermally year round.
By utilising the functional layout and
large proportions of the front rooms,
spaces that were perfect for bedrooms,
a study / den and bathroom, there was
minimal cost to resolve half of the brief
which helped to keep the project on
track with a limited budget.
The addition of hydronic heating,
carefully placed skylights and a small,
concealed, ensuite pop-out for the
main bedroom completed the internal
transformation of the original house.
At the rear of the house was a series of
lean to additions, resulting in a dark
and disjointed layout.
The brief was to open up the rear
creating a bright, open plan living
space, with ample storage and utility
areas for day to day convenience.
It was determined early on that a
garage would compromise the integrity
of the Victorian facade so internal
storage and easy access from the
driveway was essential.
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