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Interventions in an historic garden.

Project team: Andrew Burns, Nicholas Bucci, Jordan Silver, Hannah Hill-Wade

Heritage Advisor: Heritage Design

Structural Engineer: SDA Structures

Visualisation: Ozu Estudio

Tags: Natural Setting, In Progress, Dwelling

Location: Blue Mountains, NSW

Year: 2021–Present

Set in an established Sorenson garden in the Blue Mountains outside of Sydney, Architecture AND are undertaking a series of interventions; selective alterations to the heritage dwelling, a number of modifications in the garden and a new pavilion.

Historical article. Courtesy: Owner.

The new pavilion provides an elemental experience of cooking and bathing, complementing the primary dwelling and creating a sense of adventure within the site.

A palette of dark toned timber and roofing contrasts to an interior of warm timber, stone and brick.

Heritage sandstone.
Established treescape.
Lower garden.

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