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The young family live in a beautiful example of 1960’s modernism in their low, black-clad courtyard house that catches all-day sun. Read more
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A harmonious blend of modernism and functionality, this 1960s courtyard house was enhanced with a new main bedroom, ensuite, and dedicated office, creating a serene workspace and family-friendly environment while preserving its timeless aesthetic.

The young family live in a beautiful example of 1960’s modernism in their low, black-clad courtyard house that catches all-day sun. To provide additional space and to support the clients’ need to work from home during COVID, we designed a new peaceful and private main bedroom + ensuite and a separate office which matched the refined and timeless aesthetic of their existing home.

The design concept was a black box to bridge the garage and house with an indoor hallway beneath and an office opening onto a previously unused, sunny decking area. The main bedroom sits above, with a large window giving an expansive view over the land to the Crow’s Nest and bush-clad hills. Downstairs, the laundry and bathroom were reconfigured and renovated to provide access through the house, and the rather public previous main bedroom was transformed into a kids’ play area and guest room.

Built: 2022 | Engineer: Spenser Holmes | Builder: Pinnacle Construction

Photographs copyright of: Bonnie Beattie

1.3K0h 55m

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