The existing house was re-planned, introducing a new entry foyer, large staircase and environments bathed in natural light. A central multi-level void dominates the new house and provides natural ventilation. It runs the height of the house and features a beautiful chandeliermade from steps and balustradessalvaged from the demolition of the existing building.
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Leftover balustrades were used as screens for a kids’ loft bed and joinery in the kitchen. Windows sills and other elements of the facade incorporate tiles from the existing slate roof. A playfully designed rear garden has a nice “patchwork” quality and combines brick, pallets and other natural materials. This rear space functions as a child-friendly garden comprising several pockets of space. In order to make the new structure sustainable, the architects introduced photovoltaic cells, solar hot water and rainwater collection systems hidden from view.
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Photos by Peter Bennetts Photographer
