Kingsland Extension
By J R Hosking Co.
This existing bungalow in Kingsland has been gutted and reconfigured to create modern and light-filled living spaces that connect to a modern extension, part secondary living, part exterior storage, for this father and his two daughters. The site, situated within a valley and natural overland flow path presented poor ground conditions and extensive foundation work was required.
Cleverly designed by SGA Architects the extension is clad in vertical aluminium Nu-Wall and features concrete floors and birch plywood lining in rich contrast to the existing weatherboard dwelling with reinstated native timber floors. The entry is slipped between the old and new forms and united by a membrane roof above.
Extensive birch cabinetry and yellow cedar joinery throughout marries the old and new, with large interior glazed sliders providing the option to connect or isolate the new volume. Within the extension, the cabinetry wall in birch is part bookshelf, part display and part ladder to access the loft for the girls to snuggle up with a book, do homework or host slumber parties.
The project features new over-wall timber sliders to create a large opening from the kitchen & dining and within the extension aluminium sliders open to reveal a cantilevered corner that connect to the new deck and spa.
Completed 2018
Strachan Group Architects (SGA Ltd)
Photography © Ross Keane
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We are a group of forward-thinking, innovative and design-focused builders. James Hosking founded the company in 2011 and is committed to leading a team of dedicated and efficient craftsmen handpicked for their honest work ethic and passion for construction and design.
Our experience ranges from residential new homes, alterations and extensions to commercial & event spaces, restaurants and shop fit-outs. We have a passion for beautiful and appropriate outcomes, whether that be architecturally modern or heritage.
We pride ourselves on excellent communication and are experienced and competent to manage complex projects and multiple sub-trades to achieve happy and successful outcomes for our clients and their architects. We have great respect for the broader team with strong relationships with various specialist trades and the architectural industry, and many repeat clients. Our clients are design-focused, practical and interested in sustainable outcomes.
James has an eye for detail and a breadth of knowledge of the local construction and architecture industries. He leads site managers with expertise and unwavering support through procurement, cost control, programming and compliance.
Our workshop in Mount Roskill allows us to fabricate items offsite for increased efficiency and work within a controlled environment all year round. We are also aware of the significant role construction plays in waste and emissions and are currently piloting an inhouse transport and waste management system to reduce our load on the environment.
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