major restructuring of existing split level terrace house
to increase both internal + external living areas,
+ gain natural light + views from every internal space
waterkant street elevation
original street elevation + front door entry at upper ground floor level
living room + court
view from upper entry level through main living room + lower court,
glazed pocket doors maximise the flow of space + adjustable louvred doors
provide both security + filtered light
living room + court
view from lower entry level through main living room + lower court
living court
with outdoor counter housing sink + barbecue, sun deck + plunge pool
living court
pool edge forms bench for sun lounging, eating or general seating.
a lower level utility store is hidden below the raised planter.
living area
looking from the court towards the dining + kitchen area,
and the upper + lower entries
dining area
looking towards lower entry + kitchen
dining area
looking towards stair, with guest wc + laundry inside the white timber clad section
kitchen
bar counter enjoys reflected light + views making the space seem larger
kitchen
mirrored cupboard doors have tall storage shelves behind,
with integrated appliances below counter level
kitchen detail
upper entrance hall / study
new stairs were set out front to back along the party wall
so that light + views stretch across the house, which were previously
completely blocked by crosswise stairs.
study
a compact media area with a large drop down projector screen hidden in the ceiling
bedroom 2
double bedroom at first floor level leading out onto new covered balcony
bedroom 2
internal bathroom has glazed doors to bring in natural light
bedroom 2 balcony
new covered balcony with outdoor seating area
bathroom 2
compact bathroom accommodating all fittings neatly
bathroom 2
vanity mirror healps reflect light into the space
bedroom 1
entry is via a door at first floor level to
a private stair leading up to the top floor
bedroom 1
private stair is naturally lit from above
bedroom 1
existing trusses were exposed,
with a new insulated over-truss ceiling + roof structure
bedroom 1
the bedroom opens onto an adjacent roof deck
bedroom 1
the bathroom has glazed doors + high level glazing
over the walls to bring more natural light into the bathroom
bedroom 1 roof deck
built in benches + planters around the private outdoor area
bedroom 1 roof deck
built in planters around the private outdoor area
bedroom 1 roof deck
built in planters, counter with sink + pergola over
for outdoor lounging
bathroom 1
compact, neat bathroom with simple high quality fittings
bathroom 1
vanity unit + window treatment to accomodate existing window,
which was at a lower position in the original building + was retained
as such to respect integrity of the terrace street facade
bathroom 1
shower head detail, with glazed panel above bathroom wall,
cut around the existing trusses
