A-frame House
The addition enhances the 1960s structure, respecting its linear layout and surroundings. The new upper level, with an A-frame design, connects to the northern garden and reserve. Additional bedrooms and bathrooms accommodate a growing family, and a second living area maximises views and natural light. Materials will match the existing home for a cohesive aesthetic, promoting sustainability. Large windows improve indoor-outdoor flow and natural light. Overall, the design aims to blend modern living with classic architecture, enhancing livability while preserving original charm.
The upper form breaks down at the eastern end of the house into a roof deck delineated at the street edge by an 'unclad A-frame' screen. Garden climbers are proposed to weave through the frame to bring landscaping to the upper level and provide a green enclosure to the terrace.
Height was a challenge on the site to preserve a neighbour's outlook. This created the need to find internal height through exposed ceiling joists at the lower level and thoughtful roof pitching points at the upper level; both of which subsequently add positively to the new aesthetic of the house.
Builder JDW Constructions
Interiors Cassandra Kirk
Photographer Ben Guthrie