Olive Tree House | Bastian Architecture

Olive Tree House is a new urban infill project, it has been designed to challenge the Australian norm of housing, it is half the size of an average Australian home, sits on a site half the size of an average site and provides flexible – rather than large spaces.

Situated within sight of Stockton beach and the Hunter river the house responds to the coastal location. Planned for the inevitable summer afternoons at the beach and winter afternoons on the deck the house is flexible and allows for parts of the house to be left open to catch the coastal breeze or connect to the winter sun. The mature Olive tree is retained to provide shade and habitat for the site.

It is a small house in which every metre works hard to provide quality living spaces.

Lorn House | SDA

With a minimal brief calling for three bedrooms, a spacious laundry and an open plan kitchen and main living area for easy entertaining, our design sought to enhance the original charm and character of the property whilst integrating a modern feel. The situation of the home within a Heritage Conservation Area required careful consideration to ensure a seamless fit with the surrounding street context while allowing for a contemporary addition to the rear of the property.

The guiding principles of the renovation focused on allowing the original building to flourish while seamlessly connecting it with the new extension. Rather than blending the two sections together, we aimed for a contrast, utilising design elements that referenced each other. A clear break between the two areas maintains their distinct identities, creating a seamless fusion of heritage charm and contemporary design.