Epping NSW - New Build Reflects Client's Cultural Background
HOW DO YOU CREATE A HOME THAT’S ALL ABOUT YOU?
This was one of the challenges of this project in Epping NSW. The Japanese/Swiss owners wanted a home that reflected their cultural backgrounds but also embraced the home’s unique location nestled in a snug suburban block at the edge of an established Australian bush setting.
The challenge of this first storey addition was to virtually build a new house sitting on top of the existing, off-the-plan, classic clinker brick house from the 1970s. Firstly, we demolished the existing, poor quality first floor extension added in the 1980s.
The main aim was to raise the house into the trees and accentuate the home’s proximity to the adjacent, secluded, leafy gully with a dramatic wing roof extending from the terrace. References to both cultures include a Swiss chalet in the extended terrace, Japanese screen doors and a tatami room.
The home is also an homage to Harry Seidler’s homes in Sydney’s upper north shore. A pleasant surprise was how the original old clinker bricks were reinvigorated when paired with a contemporary first floor.
Architect: Robert Harwood @my_architect_australia
Builders: @bakkerbuilt
This was one of the challenges of this project in Epping NSW. The Japanese/Swiss owners wanted a home that reflected their cultural backgrounds but also embraced the home’s unique location nestled in a snug suburban block at the edge of an established Australian bush setting.
The challenge of this first storey addition was to virtually build a new house sitting on top of the existing, off-the-plan, classic clinker brick house from the 1970s. Firstly, we demolished the existing, poor quality first floor extension added in the 1980s.
The main aim was to raise the house into the trees and accentuate the home’s proximity to the adjacent, secluded, leafy gully with a dramatic wing roof extending from the terrace. References to both cultures include a Swiss chalet in the extended terrace, Japanese screen doors and a tatami room.
The home is also an homage to Harry Seidler’s homes in Sydney’s upper north shore. A pleasant surprise was how the original old clinker bricks were reinvigorated when paired with a contemporary first floor.
Architect: Robert Harwood @my_architect_australia
Builders: @bakkerbuilt
Project Year: 2018
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2121
