By Andrew Child Architect
Who
A couple with two young children
What they wanted
To upgrade their home to accommodate their growing family and improve their relationship to the landscape, whilst also providing privacy from their equestrian business.
Project
Alteration and addition to an existing house on an equestrian farm/property
Size
Floor Area: 295m2 = 160m2 (existing) + 135m2 (addition)
Overview
New pavilion addition and alterations providing new kitchen/dining/living spaces and parents’ bedroom zone to an existing farmhouse. The new low pavilion considers the dominant roof form of the original house, its surrounding verandah and the rhythm of its supporting columns. A lower glazed entry connects and separates the two distinct yet related buildings and assists in providing the family members with their own spaces for privacy. Considered as an enclosed verandah for experiencing the landscape, the addition is also seen as the culmination of the driveway journey into the property: The building acts as wall to initially conceal the main landscape features and areas before finally revealing upon entry into the building.
Andrew specialises in architectural, interior design and landscape design services for new homes and residential alterations + additions.
His clients appreciate homes that are well crafted, robust, practical and environmentally sustainable.
His clients also typically love where they live, so value homes which are designed to enhance their local area, without overpowering it.
Within his clients’ homes Andrew looks to create spaces which are simple, functional and delightful but, most importantly support and elevate the lives of the people who live in them.
With a particular interest in projects that come with complex briefs, difficult sites or restrictive planning and heritage controls, Andrew is able to distil these issues into homes that have a sense of ease and clarity that belies their complexity.
Andrew’s approach throughout each project is calm, meticulous and collaborative. He takes the time to understand his clients wants and needs, and to provide them with considered design options so they can make informed choices and feel confident that their home is most customised for how they wish to live.
As an experienced sole practitioner, Andrew personally focusses on all aspects of his projects from beginning to end, which assures his busy clients that the process of designing and constructing their new home is being managed professionally and smoothly.