A weekender for the whole family

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Transforming this cottage into the home it is now was a substantial undertaking. See how it turned out.

The covered deck runs alongside the home architecture, deck, estate, home, house, interior design, outdoor structure, patio, porch, property, real estate, roof, black — The covered deck runs alongside the home

The bathroom and accompanying deck - The bathroom architecture, cottage, estate, farmhouse, home, house, property, real estate, brown

This clever fireplace features a small wood nook fireplace, hearth, home, home appliance, interior design, living room, wood burning stove, gray

Much of the original home remains, including the ceiling, dining room, floor, flooring, furniture, home, interior design, property, room, table, wall, gray

The home from main lawn area - The architecture, barn, cottage, estate, farmhouse, home, house, plantation, property, real estate, shed, sky, tree, teal, brown

The informal sunroom has expansive windows and glass furniture, home, interior design, living room, room, table, window, white

Exposed beams harken back to the home's past beam, ceiling, daylighting, floor, hardwood, home, house, interior design, living room, loft, room, wood, white

Looking down the hallway into the lounge - architecture, ceiling, door, floor, flooring, hardwood, home, house, interior design, room, wood, wood flooring, gray

The kitchen opens up to the deck - floor, flooring, furniture, home, interior design, table, window, wood, black

A single light hangs down from the ceiling bed, bed frame, bedroom, floor, furniture, home, interior design, lamp, lighting accessory, living room, product design, room, table, wall, wood, white

The bedroom opens right out onto the lawn architecture, bed, bed frame, bedroom, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, home, house, interior design, laminate flooring, real estate, wood, wood flooring, white

A circular mirror draws the eye, while New bathroom, bathroom accessory, bathroom cabinet, black and white, ceramic, floor, flooring, home, interior design, plumbing fixture, product, product design, room, sink, tap, tile, wall, white, black

Architect: Bryant Alsop

About the project:

The owners of this home purchased a 1920s cottage in state disrepair with the view of creating a weekender for themselves and grown children.

Transforming this cottage into the home it is now was a substantial undertaking.

The completed house has a wonderful eclectic feel, where reclaimed and industrial furniture sit comfortably through the original cottage and within the contemporary addition.

The house has a lot of character, and the Australian bush setting is appreciated from all aspects of the house.

The plan zones the guest bedrooms and sitting room in the original cottage, while three pitched 'pods' step down the sloping site and contain kitchen, living and master bedroom.

The challenges of this project included linking the old and new, working with the slope of the land, zoning of private and guest accommodation, and maximising the outlook and natural light despite the south facing site.

Horizon Building Services undertook the construction and worked faithfully and carefully to Bryant Alsop's Plans and Specifications.

Story by: David Renwick

04 Dec, 2017

Renovation

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