Gantry House
By OOF! architecture
Gantry House is the home of a builder, a dietician, their 3 sons and 2 dogs who needed to grow their sweet, but cramped, weatherboard cottage to accommodate their growing family and 21st century lives. They needed room to work - both parents work from home - and room to live with space to be together, to be by yourself and to share with family + friends.
Their new home is a house/warehouse/workshop to enjoy doing and collecting of all sorts – pot plants, art, toys and dogs, gardening/farming, building, cooking, and op-shop treasures. This is a robust and easy going home for busy, independent people who are always making or doing something indoors and out.
The construction of the house itself with its revealed structure, raw materials, exposed fixings and other fine construction details demonstrate the skills of the people who built it - including the family themselves - and their highly skilled tradie friends.
Photographs | Tatjana Plitt
DESIGN TEAM:
Architect | Fooi-Ling Khoo + Jack Wilkinson
Interior Design | Fooi-Ling Khoo + Jack Wilkinson
Engineer | Structural Edge Consulting Engineers
Building Surveyor | Anthony Middling & Associates
CONSTRUCTION TEAM:
Builder | Complete Builders Insight
Doors + Windows | Aspect Windows
Roofing + Cladding | JTK Metalcraft
Steel Trusses | MKM Structural Steel
Perforated Steelwork | Star Sheet Metal
Joinery | Luna Joinery
Tiling | Synergy Tiling
Electrical | Linked Electrical Services
The challenge was to transform their cramped weatherboard cottage into a spacious sanctuary that could accommodate their growing family and various activities. This new abode is a versatile space where work and leisure seamlessly blend together, reflecting the diverse interests of its occupants.
With areas dedicated to hobbies like gardening, cooking, and art, this residence embodies a laid-back yet industrious spirit, perfect for individuals who are always on the move both indoors and outdoors.
More than just a home, Gantry House serves as a hub for creativity and craftsmanship. The intricate construction details, including exposed materials and fixtures, showcase the craftsmanship of the family and their skilled tradespeople.
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OOF is a St Kilda based design office devoted to fine grain projects ranging from single room renos to complete house make-overs, new houses and townhouses – with the occasional bar or shop thrown in. We believe that quality is always better than quantity + great ideas trump bling every day of the week.
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