Rose Bay I

One of my earlier projects, this one is a two-stage renovation project I designed for the owners. The first stage was for a single-storey addition to the existing semi, which has now been completed. Project Year: 2013 – on-going Project Cost: $700,000 The renovation opens up the new living room to the backyard, and brings in more sunlight into the house than one would expect in the southern half of a pair of semis. A swimming pool and cabana structure within the backyard make for a relaxed and quiet outdoor space, surprising considering the house fronts busy Old South Head Road. The rear deck is sheltered by an operable vergola, blocking out the harsh western sun when required. The second stage, which has already been approved by Woollahra Council, will be a first-floor addition that will add much needed space for the family as the children grow older. The front façade has been designed as a contemporary addition complementing the form of the existing roof. The new roof is setback from the party wall to allow for north-facing windows, which will flood the interior of the house with sunlight on both levels when built. Design features Open plan living-dining-kitchen extension Split level design with concrete floors, improving the physical flow from the house to the backyard Bespoke kitchen and bathroom design, with dining table integrated into kitchen island Structurally required steel portal frames expressed as a feature Engineered timber floorboards and polished concrete floor Enclosed garage approved within front setback Builder: Totally Stripped Australia Structural engineer: Alba and Associates Stormwater engineer: ITM Design Landscape design: Mike Cass Creative BASIX: hecticrAt Architects Approval path: Development Application, Woollahra Council