Hughes House
Re-thinking layout
Wanting to retain the original character of the house, we worked with the shell of the existing building to reconfigure its internal spaces, rather than increase its footprint.
Improvements to layout and circulation meant that while the size of some rooms was reduced, the overwhelming impression is one of expansion, openness and light.
In practical terms this meant moving the study and laundry, and repositioning the dining room to be closer to the kitchen, which was in turn opened up to the outside deck with large glass doors. The introduction of new joinery throughout, as well as new bathrooms, updated the interior and brought a new sense of liveable, workable space.
Despite an overall modest reduction in glazing, more light streams through the house due to the new floor plan and the strategic re-placement of windows.
The temperature remains comfortable year-round with new hydronic heating replacing the former ducted gas system, and ceiling fans in living areas and bedrooms. Heat loss has been markedly reduced due improved insulation and the use of magnetite secondary double-glazing, which clips on to the existing windows’ steel frames.
Check it out here:
http://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/projects-renovations-extensions/2016/9/15/hughes-house
Wanting to retain the original character of the house, we worked with the shell of the existing building to reconfigure its internal spaces, rather than increase its footprint.
Improvements to layout and circulation meant that while the size of some rooms was reduced, the overwhelming impression is one of expansion, openness and light.
In practical terms this meant moving the study and laundry, and repositioning the dining room to be closer to the kitchen, which was in turn opened up to the outside deck with large glass doors. The introduction of new joinery throughout, as well as new bathrooms, updated the interior and brought a new sense of liveable, workable space.
Despite an overall modest reduction in glazing, more light streams through the house due to the new floor plan and the strategic re-placement of windows.
The temperature remains comfortable year-round with new hydronic heating replacing the former ducted gas system, and ceiling fans in living areas and bedrooms. Heat loss has been markedly reduced due improved insulation and the use of magnetite secondary double-glazing, which clips on to the existing windows’ steel frames.
Check it out here:
http://www.lighthouseteam.com.au/projects-renovations-extensions/2016/9/15/hughes-house
Project Year: 2013
Project Cost: $200,001 AUD - $500,000 AUD
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2605
