Designed by Hobbs Jamieson Architecture, this project involved the refurbishment and extension of a single level federation semi-detached dwelling at Manly in Sydney.
Their brief was to increase the habitable space and address the challenges of a south side semi-detached dwelling with a predominant west facing rear frontage
The scope involved refurbishing the street façade and retained lower level rooms, to be in line with the original period detailing, and extending to the rear and above with an additional level in a contrasting contemporary aesthetic.
The site provided the challenge of being predominantly south and west facing.
The Hobbs Jamieson Architecture team were presented with the task of bringing light in where needed into the body of the dwelling, whilst also shielding the rear façade and deck area from the western sun.
The original elements of the cottage were retained and lovingly restored.
The new areas of the home extended in a way that respected the existing, but created contemporary light filled spaces to the rear and first floor extended footprint throughout.
Project Details
Project Size – 220 m2
Site Area – 250 m2
Completion Date – 2020
Building Levels – 2
Project Team
Architecture
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
The HJA team are clear thinking, creative, and approachable architects who share a common goal – to design beautiful, unique, homes that are shaped by our clients’ needs and emotions.
Photography
Luc Remond
Luc specialises in interiors, lifestyle, architecture and portraits, and has captured the raw and manicured of Sydney’s urban-meets-natural landscape for over 15 years as a commercial photographer.
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