cottage 84
bo-kaap, completed 2017
alterations to heritage cottage
economically bringing light, space + modern facilities to a small townhouse
living area + entry passage
existing split level extended to form larger living area at the upper level
living / court / bedroom
linking small areas to share light + space
dining + kitchen
dining area links to small, but fully functional extra depth kitchen
kitchen / dining / court
dining area links to kitchen + court
kitchen
fully functional extra depth kitchen with extra storage + services behind normal fittings
court
the tiny court links kitchen, dining, liiving + bedroom, bringing light, air + greenery.
the pergola also forms a security screen, important in current city living
court
linking bedroom + living area
bedroom 1
light materials, mirrored headboard cupboards + windows, + glazed wall to bathroom bring light + a sense of space to small areas
bedroom 2
light materials, mirrored headboard + overhead cupboards bring neat functional space to small spaces
bedroom 2 + bathroom
mirrors + translucent glass wall
bathroom 2
glass wall + door make a very compact bathroom lighter + bigger