South Australia
Bungalows are a classic suburban Adelaide home with a lot to offer but the rear is rarely as good as the front.
This project was no exception and made worse by the sunless, south facing aspect – rear living spaces that were dark and cold for a great deal of the year.
Provided Khab could come up with a clever way to capture northern sunlight, the bungalow would be happily retained for it’s charming qualities and the sustainable value of its re-use.
A Saw Tooth roof extension was the solution to catch sunlight. The high level windows reach up to scoop sunlight over the bunglow, feeding sunshine into new living spaces.
How does the Saw Tooth – an icon of industry, pair with an iconic Bungalow? The Bung Tooth… This is the moment where Kevin McCloud says “I’m just not sure it’s going to work!”
Commendation for Residential – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
Part Bungalow, part saw-tooth roof, Bung Tooth is a light-filled addition in leafy Fullarton. The reimagined saw-tooth roof allows this dark interwar Bungalow to embrace its south facing aspect, creating bright rear living spaces that look out onto a cleverly raised pool and courtyard garden. Exposed brick, natural timber and polished concrete give this well-planned addition a warm inviting feel and assist in integrating it into the existing house.
The addition of light and space draws our family together. Whether it’s sharing family dinner, watching movies in the lounge, debriefing big nights out around the island bench, cooking up a storm in the kitchen or having mates over, we love the lofty ceilings, the visual connection with the pool, warm timber features, garden views through the picture windows and durable polished concrete floors. Even mundane tasks like doing the laundry and working from home are enjoyable.
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.
