Another key aspect of the renovation
was that one of the owners is a natural
health practitioner and sustainability was
an important part of the brief – from selec-
tion of natural, untreated products to the
use of recycled timber and natural stone.
“The project had be environmentally
and ethically responsible in every way,
with waste minimised and, where possi-
ble, materials salvaged from removed
parts of the existing house. For example,
the wood for the feature timber wall and
ceiling wrap that extends over the dining
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As part of this renovation of a 1950s home by
designer Jason Higham of Higham Architecture,
walls were removed and the kitchen relocated
to the sunnier side of the home. The resulting
open-plan kitchen, dining, living room family space
opens up to the new rear deck via bifold doors. The
renovation places a strong emphasis on natural
materials and sustainability. The wrap-around wall
and ceiling feature was made from recycled wood
freed up by the refit.
Left: The original kitchen had been dark, awkward
to use and poorly connected to the wider interior.
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