House 2067

PROJECT TYPE: Alterations & additions
COMPLETION DATE: March 2014
SITE AREA: 1359 m2 + FLOOR AREA: 334 m2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The restoration of a large family home, built in 1919 in the style of the Californian Bungalow. Built on a steep street and straddling 2 blocks, this grand home had fallen in disrepair, with signs of water-related damage.  The clients needed to repair much of their home and simultaneously subdivide the large dwelling into two units.

House of Origin sought to reinstate as much of the existing building fabric as practical.  With the clients occupying the front of the property  and the rear now a separated rental unit, the look and feel of each home is unique, with the owner's end retaining much of the existing timber-work and character, while the rear flat comfortably incorporates a more modern attitude within the heritage building fabric..

• Both new plan arrangements now have spaces that flow easily from one room to the next, replacing the dark isolated rooms.
  
• Client's dual-occupancy brief was achieved through the introduction of a fire-rated partywall, dividing the building into two residences, with shared pool and parking..
• Each space enjoys the benefit of natural light and ventilation through the introduction of wider halls, new skylights and more open-planning.
• The new kitchen now occupies the former sunroom, harnessing both the gorgeous morning and afternoon sun. 
• Further space was liberated by transforming the attic space into a generous office + gust bedroom.
• The scheme incorporated new access to existing 2 car garage/carport.
• Property value increased significantly

Photographs by Michael Nicholson. 
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Historical photos

Side path, now used as second entry. Beautiful original slate roof.

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