By Ballast Point
We transformed a poky early 1900s Annandale terrace into a spacious, contemporary home. Before the renovation, the ground floor living area was cut off from the backyard by a laundry cum bathroom, and the bedrooms and windows were tiny. We wanted to design a living area that connected to the backyard to create one large space, making them both feel bigger. We started by clearing the whole space out and used a step down from the kitchen to the living area to create a greater volume and a tall aperture to the garden, with a set of full-height glass doors. Coupled with the skylights, they give this part of the house a lightness and beautiful atmosphere. These doors lead out to a deck overlooking gardens designed by our good friend Michael Bates, from Bates Landscape. We added a guest WC under the stairs, and a bathroom upstairs and extended both levels to create larger rooms. Due to the small size of the house, we added storage nooks wherever we could in the bathrooms.
Project Type: Major renovation, planning, development, design and construct
Location: Annandale
Architect: Ballast Point
Project Value: Undisclosed
Status: Complete
Completion: October 2021
Photography: Murray Fredericks
Ballast Point is an integrated architecture and construction company that works with discerning clients on high-quality projects, both big and small, in suburbs including Balmain, Balmain East, Birchgrove, Rozelle, and throughout Sydney.
If you’re looking for a builder, we can do everything a property owner needs, from maintenance, roof repairs, and chimney repairs to building wine cellars and major renovations, extensions, and refurbishments. Our architects ensure that every project reflects the highest standards of design & build.
At Ballast Point, we believe that relationships are paramount. We love working with clients to ascertain what they need from us and delivering a tailored solution. Our architects start each conversation with “what do you need?” rather than “this is what we do.” We aim to change the way buildings are created so our clients feel inspired, informed, and supported. We exist to help our clients transform their houses into something truly exceptional that enriches their life through thoughtful architecture and design & build excellence.
We are constantly learning and evolving; redefining what a design & build company can be. Our architecture team does not place limits on ourselves. We embrace new technology to create systems that work for our clients, staff, collaborators, and the community.