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Comments (4)Interesting project there........when you're dealing with extending immediately from an existing building there are usually two ways to go....1. blend/extend seamlessly so that there is essentially no indication of any additions, or 2. separate/distinguish clearly between the old and the new. It's usually reflected somewhat in the floor plan as well. There is also a spectrum within both of those categories on how it can be done and whether its deemed to be done well or not so well. The issue I see with the facade articulation resolution (on your drawings) is that it is arguably neither one nor the other. The window/fenestration articulation is an issue because there's no confident consistency or sequence to the proportions of the new glazing areas. If you want "timeless" then you need to pull it into line with a particular style, either remain faithful to the reference/traditions/scaling/proportions of the original, or if that is either challenging or not providing the functional outcome sought, then consolidate the style/breakup of the extended windows to be visually contrasting yet balanced/controlled against the original. It's a similar story with the materials, it needs to all balance compositionally. Usually the decisions in this area come down to how best to balance also in conjunction with the roof form. And getting to the roof, this is again similar in that it's not ideal to mix & match gable and hip forms unless there's good reason to do so or you feature projecting gables out from a primary hip composition like as in cal bungs. I think you'll find it would be a better outcome to confidently work with one or the other here. In this case the existing primary reference is the gable form and this could be really be made the defining building form feature, but you need to decide upon how you articulate the gable forms - it's like there needs to be a clever/clear approach/language developed with some contemporary material to express the garage gable full height so it reads as the single material, rather than being broken up with the garage door and the gable infill - if it was a hidden door and the form finished more consistently the whole thing would look classier, professional and more elegant. There is super potential here to get this right and look amazing. I think the layout is all OK but some harder work is required/deserved on the facade, street presentation and form resolution, which obviously you are aware about since you've asked the question......possibly here, less in more ;) PD...See MoreNew House Design
Comments (17)your new plan is so much better but I could'nt find the lift?? and have a few suggestions to consider ....if you rake the roof and ceiling in the stairwell to parallel the main roof the stairs could be less intrusive in the garage and living area, the downstairs toilet could be in the storage area and should include a shower (for washing off after dirty garage, shed and yard work or a future pool?), the upstairs south wall of the stairwell would enclose the western deck and the roof could extend down to create a front porch and by rearranging the western stairs there's easier access to the office and space on the western deck for a sitting area ..the separate toilet in the ens and small shower is difficult for elderly/disabled use or assistance from carers so i've rearranged the ensuite and wiw and created a loo with a view, added a door to the laundry so your wife's clients won't need to walk through the laundry if they need to use the bathroom (what furniture or equipment does she need in her office?) and by rearranging the biw bed 2 is bigger but i've omitted the tiny cabinet in the bathroom in favour of more space in the kitchen but arrangements of the kitchen needs more personal attention to suit the users...you may need fire shutters and want window coverings so making the living room doors narrower would also allow space for a fireplace and TV located so the furniture can face towards the views with stack back space for curtains and an alcove for the study nook and twin garage doors would allow for a central support column and make sure the garage doors are taller to allow you to drive in with loaded roof racks and roller doors or fire shutters for the alfresco would add extra security...See MoreNew Home Designs
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