Randwick



The existing semi-detached house was in its original condition with the rear yard closed off to the rest house. The clients required the new living spaces to open out to an adjacent private open space as well as a first floor addition to the rear of the house. 


Design Response


Designed to meet the long term needs of a young professional couple, this alterations and additions project was inspired by the traditional childlike idea of a gable roofed house, and how that translates into purity of form and order of structure within a piece of modern architecture. The landscaping is designed so that the outdoors flows into the internal living spaces, visually and spatially connecting the two. 


Sustainability Features


The north facing aspect of the rear yard provides excellent opportunities for passive solar heating. Operable timber screening on the first floor as well an overhang over the ground floor control the building from overheating during the warmer months. 

- passive solar design
- cross ventilation during summer
- solar penetration during  winter 
- low-e glazing for windows and doors
- high levels of insulation
- thermal mass (concrete floors)
- energy efficient lighting , taps and appliances
- native landscaping



Project Team : Matt Day, Tom Droz

Builder : Nordarcon Constructions

Engineer : E2 Structural

Photographer : Katherine Lui