Willoughby I by hecticrAt Architects

Willoughby I

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Designed for an elderly couple, the initial design brief was for a first floor addition to the existing semi. However, over the course of discussions with the couple and their daughter, we came to the conclusion that a single storey addition would be more cost-effective and practical for them in the long run. Project Year: 2016 – 2018 Project Cost: $500,000 The design therefore morphed into a single storey split level addition at the rear, with extensive updating and renovating of the existing part of the house. The owners love lots of natural light, so I went with a skillion roof design for the rear with north-facing highlight windows and a north-facing deck. Large louvre windows face the backyard which, despite the split-level design, is still much lower than the living room floor level. The windows create a strong visual connection with the garden and provide cross-ventilation. Design Features: New hardstand car space at the front with StoneSet permeable paving. Bespoke kitchen, joinery and bathroom design. High ceilings with north-facing highlight windows. Open plan living. Builder: MAG Constructions Structural engineer: Alba and Associates Stormwater engineer: ITM Design BASIX: hecticrAt Architects Approval path: Development Application, Willoughby Council

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Steve Brown

Thoughtfully designed single storey split level addition for an elderly couple, featuring extensive renovations, abundant natural light, and a seamless connection to the garden.

Project Year: 2016 – 2018
Project Cost: $500,000

The design therefore morphed into a single storey split level addition at the rear, with extensive updating and renovating of the existing part of the house.

The owners love lots of natural light, so I went with a skillion roof design for the rear with north-facing highlight windows and a north-facing deck. Large louvre windows face the backyard which, despite the split-level design, is still much lower than the living room floor level. The windows create a strong visual connection with the garden and provide cross-ventilation.

Design Features:

New hardstand car space at the front with StoneSet permeable paving.
Bespoke kitchen, joinery and bathroom design.
High ceilings with north-facing highlight windows.
Open plan living.

Builder: MAG Constructions
Structural engineer: Alba and Associates
Stormwater engineer: ITM Design
BASIX: hecticrAt Architects
Approval path: Development Application, Willoughby Council

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“Difficult to not sound unrealistic about this lovely & talented human being. Demis is so easy to communicate with and seems to clearly understand a brief. I was so impressed with him on every professional level and on a personal note, his calm demeanour was so helpful to me through the stresses of dealing with Council and L&E Court. In fact, without Demis’ attention at the correct time, I doubt very much whether I would have persevered through the process to get our DA. One of the things that makes Demis unusual in this industry is that he genuinely wants to give the client exactly what they want, but he’s also very able to suggest other alternatives which he feels might achieve a better result. An architect who listens! An architect who develops and improves on the starting point. An architect who knows the boundaries of tedious legislation and when these can be pushed, and when they can’t. An architect without arrogance, and a truly lovely man.”

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