Located on Buderim, this project was the conversion of an existing 1960s beach shack style home into a duplex. This involved an alteration and addition to the existing dwelling and the construction of a new attached dwelling to the rear of the site.
The design was inspired by the qualities, materials, form and intent of the original dwelling. Although constructed on a modest budget, money was allocated to items most likely to improve quality of life such as high ceilings and large windows.
Essentially a 9x9m box, the planning of the back house optimises use of the space and flexible use of rooms so as to provide a functional and generous home for a family within a small footprint.
The existing home was altered to create a north facing deck and courtyard and provided with insulation and cross ventilation. The back house has been designed to work extremely well climatically and includes many other sustainable measures such as water tanks and use of recycled materials.
This infill development is an example of a sustainable solution to accommodating the population growth on the Sunshine Coast. Whilst doubling the density of the site, both occupants are provided with privacy, individual identity and a beautiful home.
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