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Buderim Extension
Australia
A timely upgrade to this 1970’s brick veneer house not only increases livability and adds street appeal, but also increases the value of the property to match surrounding new development. The additional layer of habitation has been woven around the original in a way which complements the old, but at the same sets off in a new design direction.
The brief was to move the dining area into an extension which also incorporated a new kitchen and informal eating area, and to replace the existing carport. It was important not to compromise the existing north facing living areas. Translucent walls block views to the neighbour while still admitting daylight.
The extension was bulged out into the limited space available to the south and east. The use of translucent walling would blur the interior/exterior interface. The small informal dining area could be screened from the neighbour but capitalise on the north & south views. By extending towards the road, there was an opportunity to give the house a totally new look.
The southeast corner of the original remained a key structural support point. This freed up the positioning of the external walls. The roof was built up from the original to allow a greater run at lower pitch. South facing translucent walls with generous overhang could be used without fear of excessive heat gains. Sun studies were used to fine tune the northern roof overhang over the informal dining..
This view at twilight shows the house glowing as interior light filters through the translucent walls
View of the eastern wall during construction shows the interference effect as light shines through the fibreglass and timber battens
Photography at completion by Brett Wortman
The brief was to move the dining area into an extension which also incorporated a new kitchen and informal eating area, and to replace the existing carport. It was important not to compromise the existing north facing living areas. Translucent walls block views to the neighbour while still admitting daylight.
The extension was bulged out into the limited space available to the south and east. The use of translucent walling would blur the interior/exterior interface. The small informal dining area could be screened from the neighbour but capitalise on the north & south views. By extending towards the road, there was an opportunity to give the house a totally new look.
The southeast corner of the original remained a key structural support point. This freed up the positioning of the external walls. The roof was built up from the original to allow a greater run at lower pitch. South facing translucent walls with generous overhang could be used without fear of excessive heat gains. Sun studies were used to fine tune the northern roof overhang over the informal dining..
This view at twilight shows the house glowing as interior light filters through the translucent walls
View of the eastern wall during construction shows the interference effect as light shines through the fibreglass and timber battens
Photography at completion by Brett Wortman
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