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The existing rear 'lean to' section of this contributory item to a heritage conservation area was demolished to make way for a simple and open living pavilion. The new high skillion roof form is separated from the original terracotta roof by a strip of bedrooms and a bathroom contained below a lower flat roof. This allows the building to be 'read' as old and new sections and provides a clean junction between the two forms. The scope of work and finishes (which border on industrial) are restrained to contrast with existing federation details and to also work within budget constraints. The transition through the building commences at the federation facade and along the original hallway which links the original formal and bedroom spaces. The hallway reaches the junction with the new work which is marked by a low 'transitional' ceiling and ends at the new voluminous living space which opens completely to the deck and rear garden beyond. 

Builder Jakin Construction Group
Photographer: Neil Fenelon

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Castlepeake Architects aims to design site-specific houses that improve the lives of our clients. 

Well-proportioned spaces and forms that closely relate to the attributes of a site are transformative for the people who inhabit them daily. Our method involves a rigorous and logical analysis of each site and brief, arranging responses efficiently and artfully. Central to our process is a thorough understanding of our clients' requirements.

As a small, design-focused architectural practice based in Sydney, Castlepeake Architects brings years of experience in all types of residential architecture, including new builds, alterations, and heritage houses. Our modest size allows for directorial input on every project from initial design through to completion on site. Our close-knit and passionate team is dedicated to design excellence and client satisfaction, ensuring that each project is a true reflection of its environment and the lives it changes.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.