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The objective was to a create a modern home for a young family of four in a heritage conservation area  by adding a first floor addition to the existing cottage. Although the cottage was deemed “heritage neutral”, the consent authority had pushed back on two previous development applications by a different designer.

Our approach was to move away from the cottage and effectively propose a “modern infill” terrace house, using the proportions and solid to void ratios of the adjacent heritage facades to create a sympathetic new home. These proportions and a Council imposed partial height restriction were then used for articulation and the opportunity to create a two-storey high green privacy screen to the street front. This unique solution provides limited views to the street, and allows for dappled light, whilst also preventing solar heat gain and protecting the privacy of the occupants. The owners continued the theme with a large green wall installation in the back yard.

Internally an open-plan concept allows for comfortable family living and entertaining with easy indoor-outdoor connection and good separation of all private areas upstairs. Solar panels and batteries make the house self-sufficient and independent from the power grid.

Photography: Martin Mischkulnig

De Moyer Architecture
New South Wales
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At De Moyer Architecture, we work on a variety of different building types, mostly single dwelling residential houses. These are often homes, but also holiday houses, weekenders or investment properties. The house styles vary as much as our clients do, however where suitable we prefer a contemporary, modern aesthetic and an approach that eschews trends and will stand the test of time. Many projects have been alterations, additions, new builds and some adaptations.

A growing number of our projects are situated in heritage conservation areas, which adds another layer of complexity to building controls and design options. Most of our work is within Sydney’s East and we know the surrounding Councils well, but we are always open to interesting projects and have ventured well beyond the city limits.

Our preference is always to provide a full service from Concept Design to the finished Build, but we can provide individual and tailored services as required. The projects featured are a cross-section of past, current and future work we are involved with.

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.