A protected and private timber box for private zones sits on top of a glass box for living in this renovation of a Sydney semi designed by Chris Elliott Architects...
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Small, dark, rear rooms were demolished to make way for a large, airy, light space containing living, dining and kitchen. Two small steps create a high ceiling and mediate the connection to the rear garden.
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A staircase across the original space at entrance level allows an unobstructed lower living area. Large sliding doors open up to a wrap-around timber deck with built-in barbecue.
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The cedar-clad second floor has two new large bedrooms, an all-blue tiled bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Sliding doors in the master bedroom create a balcony effect with excellent cross ventilation and ocean views.
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North facing slot windows bring in winter warmth whilst sun hoods create shade in summer.
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Sustainability features include passive solar and local materials.
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By careful spatial configuration the clients received a unique architect-designed home, double the space within the same footprint, more light, warmth and breezes, all for less than the price of an ‘off the shelf’ plan.