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Workers cottage transformed into light-filled living space

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What started as a simple renovation of a workers cottage turned into a substantial, multi-year project. The results are impressive

Renovated workes cottage exterior -
It's clear the renovation respects the original structure architecture, cottage, courtyard, estate, facade, home, house, outdoor structure, property, real estate, residential area, tree, black, gray
You can really get a sense of the interior design, gray, black
This reading area above the kitchen is a architecture, daylighting, house, interior design, window, white, gray
A dedicated cooking space keeps things tidy in countertop, interior design, kitchen, black
The island certainly draws the eye - The cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, furniture, interior design, kitchen, table, black, white
The large double height volume space includes the ceiling, interior design, living room, loft, gray, white
The brick from the workers cottage remains in ceiling, chair, couch, floor, furniture, home, interior design, living room, loft, loveseat, table, wall, window, white
Almost rustic elements join together with the contemporary furniture, interior design, table, window, gray, white
The wooden kitchen island stands apart from the countertop, floor, flooring, furniture, hardwood, interior design, kitchen, product design, table, wood, wood flooring, brown
The room opens out onto the garden - architecture, ceiling, daylighting, home, house, interior design, living room, window, white, gray
A view of the outdoor room - A facade, home, house, interior design, residential area, siding, window, black, gray
Outdoor lighting is subtle - Outdoor lighting is facade, fence, gate, house, siding, stone wall, walkway, wall, black, gray

Architect: Maytree Studios

From the architect: 

The Glasshouse Mountains Residence is a project that has spanned a number of years and three major phases of work. The first was a minor renovation to the workers cottage, followed by the addition of a living room off the side of the workers cottage which would act as a ‘knuckle’ for the third phase of work. 

The last phase added a double car garage and laundry and a large double height volume living, kitchen and rumpus space in the form of a traditional barn.

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The island certainly draws the eye - The cabinetry, countertop, cuisine classique, furniture, interior design, kitchen, table, black, white

The structure and skin of the building is built from recycled materials - an oregon portal frame with expressed steel connections and second hand bricks - resulting in an industrial interior environment. 

A storage wall and stair shelter the long western side of the barn from hot afternoon sun. High level louvres provide vast opportunity for cross ventilation, making the home a successful study in passive cooling.

The room opens out onto the garden - architecture, ceiling, daylighting, home, house, interior design, living room, window, white, gray

The new 'barn' extension is oriented to frame an existing orchid tree in the largely glazed exterior, providing privacy and shade for the interior. 

A central courtyard and fire pit has become the social heart of the home, with sliding doors and windows opening out seamlessly into this space.

Story by: Trends

Photography by: Toby Scott

28 Feb, 2021

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