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Coburg Freeboard House

Coburg Freeboard House is a Federation-style bungalow that has been refurbished and extended with a contemporary double-storey addition to its rear. The new extension is elevated in response to the flood-prone site, creating a series of terraced floorplates that present opportunities for the formation of interesting spaces within the house. The house opens up to a large courtyard at the rear to foster a fluid and harmonious connection between inside and outside spaces.
Project Year: 2020
Country: Australia
Postcode: 3058
Coburg Freeboard House is a Federation-style bungalow that has been refurbished and extended with a contemporary double-storey addition to its rear.
Coburg Freeboard House
The original period house was painted white in keeping with the Federation-style characteristics of ‘homely simplicity’ & ‘robust honesty’. The new addition is finished in a dark ‘Monument’ Colorbond steel cladding as a logical counterpoint to the original building.
Coburg Freeboard House
The original front door and its stained glass detailing were conserved and restored.
Coburg Freeboard House
As the house is located in a flood-prone area, the new addition had to be elevated substantially, thereby inherently creating a clear distinction bewteen the old part of the house and the new.
Coburg Freeboard House
Master Bedroom.
Coburg Freeboard House
An enfilade comprising a walk-in-robe and ensuite are aligned behind the Master Bedroom, Custom joinery of recycled Messmate bring warmth in contrast with the monochromatic tones of the floor and wall tiles.
Coburg Freeboard House
Photo by Tess Kelly.
Coburg Freeboard House
A concrete benchtop is paired against the white cabinetry of the Laundry.
Coburg Freeboard House
The Kitchen boasts plenty of storage cupboards along the back bench and in the island bench itself. A cavity sliding door reveals a hidden walk-in pantry under the stairs.
Coburg Freeboard House
The Kitchen boasts plenty of storage cupboards along the back bench and in the island bench itself. A cavity sliding door reveals a hidden walk-in pantry under the stairs.
Coburg Freeboard House
The elevated floor plate of the rear extension presented opportunities for engaging formations of space, such as a sunken lounge with wrap-around bench seating that continue into the Dining area. The benches are paired with low horizontal slot windows that look out onto the side boundary garden.
Coburg Freeboard House
Blackbutt timber floorboards continue up the feature wall to add some warmth of the space, and create and interesting backdrop to the Dining area.
Coburg Freeboard House
Blackbutt timber floorboards continue up the feature wall to add some warmth of the space, and create and interesting backdrop to the Dining area.
Coburg Freeboard House
An open wood fireplace is flanked by low horizontal slot windows that look out onto the side boundary garden.
Coburg Freeboard House
Full-height glazed sliding doors open out onto a raised sheltered deck. The rear structures orientate towards a northern central courtyard, and its Japanese Maple tree that becomes the visual anchor from all rooms facing the courtyard. The open-plan layout of the Living and Kitchen spaces...
Coburg Freeboard House
The original period house was painted white in keeping with the Federation-style characteristics of ‘homely simplicity’ & ‘robust honesty’. The new addition is finished in a dark ‘Monument’ Colorbond steel cladding as a logical counterpoint to the original building.
Coburg Freeboard House
The rear structures orientate towards a northern central courtyard, and its Japanese Maple tree that becomes the visual anchor from all rooms facing the courtyard. The open-plan layout of the Living and Kitchen spaces facilitate and promote the concept of ‘indoor/outdoor living’ whilst ensuring...
Coburg Freeboard House
The rear structures orientate towards a northern central courtyard, and its Japanese Maple tree that becomes the visual anchor from all rooms facing the courtyard. The open-plan layout of the Living and Kitchen spaces facilitate and promote the concept of ‘indoor/outdoor living’ whilst ensuring...
Coburg Freeboard House
The elevated floor plate of the rear extension presented opportunities for engaging formations of space, such as a sunken lounge with wrap-around bench seating that continue into the Dining area. Full-height glazed sliding doors open out onto a raised sheltered deck.
Coburg Freeboard House
A raised sheltered deck bridges the main body of the house with a rear pavilion. Blackbutt timber flooring and decking boards (which continue up the exterior walls and ceiling soffits) are used to contrast with the cooler material tone of the exterior steel cladding.
Coburg Freeboard House
Pocket sliding windows promote the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces whilst encouraging natural air flow throughout the house.
Coburg Freeboard House
Being situated in a flood-prone area means that the selection of exterior building materials has to be able to withstand the rare event of a flood. The material palette is curated to be simple, honest and robust for a low-maintenance home.
Coburg Freeboard House
Photo by Tess Kelly.
Coburg Freeboard House