Aperture House by panda studio architecture

Aperture House

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Aperture works within and re-envisions the original footprint of this Queens Park cottage, shaping new organisations of spaces and creating a more porous, luminous interior. Working within a conservation area, the challenge was to balance the need to retain the existing dwelling whilst also maximising the floor area which could be designed and built into habitable space. Another consideration was the need to illuminate what was formerly a dark and damp home, and help residents overtime reduce and minimise energy usage. The project sought to collapse the division between the inside and outside, creating a generous living space which can encompass both with wide sliding doors. Storage and utilities are smartly tucked into the walls and furniture, helping the inside feel uncluttered and efficient. Skylights and openings brighten the spaces, which alongside simple white walls and timber surfaces makes this home warm and inviting for residents and guests alike.

Aperture works within and re-envisions the original footprint of this Queens Park cottage, shaping new organisations of spaces and creating a more porous, luminous interior. Read more

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residential architecture heritage renovation indoor outdoor living natural light integration space optimisation

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panda studio architecture
Katje Ford

Classic reimagining of a Queens Park cottage, completed in 2024, enhancing natural light and space efficiency while preserving the original structure within a conservation area.

Aperture works within and re-envisions the original footprint of this Queens Park cottage, shaping new organisations of spaces and creating a more porous, luminous interior. Working within a conservation area, the challenge was to balance the need to retain the existing dwelling whilst also maximising the floor area which could be designed and built into habitable space. Another consideration was the need to illuminate what was formerly a dark and damp home, and help residents overtime reduce and minimise energy usage.

The project sought to collapse the division between the inside and outside, creating a generous living space which can encompass both with wide sliding doors. Storage and utilities are smartly tucked into the walls and furniture, helping the inside feel uncluttered and efficient. Skylights and openings brighten the spaces, which alongside simple white walls and timber surfaces makes this home warm and inviting for residents and guests alike.

Completed: 2024
Price range: $0.25m - $0.5m
Building style: Classic

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“Amanda is an exceptional architect. We interviewed several architects for our renovation and Amanda was the clear stand out. She understands how to maximise space, is masterful with maximising natural light and goes above and beyond throughout the entire design process. The first time we met Amanda she immediately picked up on site specific challenges and opportunities that other architects missed. For instance, Amanda was able to immediately rule out a complying development approach based on eyeballing the width of our block, possible through her deep knowledge of council and planning regulations. Prior to engaging Amanda she built us a cardboard model of her proposed design, carried out previous DA searches on the property to identify information that could assist in the development application process and provided transparent information on pricing. Amanda kept us informed on a near real-time basis throughout the design process via Slack, with dedicated channels for different aspects of the project. She assisted with the building tender process, and helped us visualise the eventual design with phenomenal 3D renders. During the build Amanda made herself available to assist with any enquiries and was very generous with her time. Amanda cares about the end result, is a masterful designer and we are very grateful to have had her on our team!”

- Karl