Of course, as well as achieving a stand-out
look, a contemporary addition allows for all the
other benefits of modern architecture, such as
flowing airy spaces, flooded with natural light.
Much of the cottage layout was retained,
but the master suite was relocated to the rear of
the addition, for privacy, while the kitchen was
repositioned from the rear corner of the existing
cottage to the heart of the interior.
And it‘s the new central combined living,
dining and kitchen space – ideal for family and
entertaining – that’s the star of the transformed
home. The large, open-plan room is partly in
the footprint of the modern addition and partly
in the cottage, which was opened up at the rear
with a rectangular cut-out to facilitate the link.
The old and new work well together here,
with the main differences being the raised ceil-
ing and clerestory windows in the kitchen and
dining wing area and a subtle change in the
jarrah flooring.
Large sliding doors in the dining wing open
up to new outdoor areas at the side of the home
and capture the sun on the north-facing side.
Elsewhere, the detailing or lack of it reminds
you whether you are in the new or old part of
Previous pages and facing page: The
new section of the entertainment
zone is bathed in light with a soaring
ceiling and clerestory windows –
along with sliding doors in the dining
area taking in more light, and views.
Above left: A vertical window in the
new master suite demarks the line
between the cottage and addition.
Above: The new master ensuite
skylight facilitates the feeling of
showering under the skies.
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