Anton Kouzmin Architecture’s brief for Little Paddo was simple; to transform a stuffy old attic conversion into a well ventilated, light filled, flexible studio that accommodated a work-from-home study, a place to play and compose music, ample storage, a fold-out bed and a laundry.
The project was an exercise in peeling away and pulling apart the old interior to increase the perception of space.
A swiss army knife of various joinery components were then added to accommodate a range of overlapping functions; all within the heritage fabric of a Paddington terrace house.
A solar array was installed in tandem with new skylights and roof ventilators.
The result is a balanced, wonderfully radiant space that helps ventilate the house below and provides an inspiring environment to work from home.
Project Details
Project Size – 50 m2
Site Area – 150 m2
Completion Date – 2020
Building Levels – 3
Project Team
Architecture and Interior Design
Anton Kouzmin Architecture
The Anton Kouzmin Architecture team is passionate about realising their clients’ aspirations through architecture and interior design.
Known for their exceptional service and creative design outcomes, they create architecture that embodies optimism, elegance, sustainability, integrity, and meaning.
Structural Engineering
GZ Consulting Engineers
GZ was founded in 2013 by Director Greg Zaccone after 13 years working in tier 1 consultancies covering the high-end residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. Greg’s approach is informed by years of professional and practical experience – working as part of a corporate team as well as on-site infrastructure work, and all the complexity that entails.
Construction
Generation III
Generation III Construction’s is a Sydney-based residential building company founded on three generation’s of experience and quality workmanship in the residential building industry.
www.generation3constructions.com.au
Photography
Katherine Lu
Katherine is an established and well-regarded Sydney-based architectural photographer.
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