Sky Fall
By Bourke Architects
This Devonport villa and the original, lean-to kitchen felt dark and cramped, despite a generous footprint. Using an elevated pavilion as the concept, we rebuilt the kitchen and dining room addition. Raising the roof to match the height of this existing villa, created large north and east-facing glazing that draws the sun into each space. This immediately opened up the main floor to the sky, bringing a sense of lightness, and emphasised its position overlooking the large garden and the passing ships beyond.
Fine steel joinery is used internally on the main floor and to frame the stairwell, creating a contemporary connection to the lower floor. The glazed stairwell directs light into the second lounge below, connecting to the childrens’ bedrooms the large garden. The original floor becomes the adults’ domain, with a home office, ensuite, and sunroom that opens to the newly landscaped front courtyard.
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Bourke Architects has a strong focus on quality and a passion for good design. As a boutique practice, we have a strong individual focus on each project. We work collaboratively with our clients to achieve the home that they have always wanted. We design thoughtful, liveable, residential spaces from concept to completion.
We strive to exceed expectations both in design and functionality. Our houses respond to the seasons, working in sympathy with the surrounding environment. Careful thought is put into how spaces are occupied and the selection and crafting of materials in each building. Attention to detail is a high priority throughout all stages of the design, documentation, and construction process. Sustainability is of real interest to us and is considered in the design decisions that we make.
Bourke Architects collaborate with a highly skilled team of professionals to ensure the smooth delivery of the project from the initial brief to after the house is occupied. We have good relationships with a number of specialist residential builders, engineers, interior designers, and landscape architects.
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