New South Wales
Bill’s house is a project that is close to one of our directors’ hearts, a considered reimagining of the tired family home to which was a classic red brick 1970’s piece of Australiana.
Not wanting to unsustainably discard the original home, the approach was taken to touch as little of the existing structure as possible and let the design organically grow out of the existing form. This approach was both cost effective and was crucial in creating a unique design that responds to the surrounding environment, (including feature angophora) and respecting the original house.
The finished project has been a welcome addition to our family life. My wife and I have 2 young children and as they have grown the existing house quickly became claustrophobic. As I have never had the personal design principle of living beyond our means in terms of space, the design was not large in floor space addition but was done in a way that enables our close family to connect as we always have done while giving us space and the girls space to comfortable grow into young women.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
