 The Before PhotoThe existing 1960's cottage had substantial structural defects, and required demolition |  Street front Concept PerspectiveA new home was designed to be sympathetic to the heritage conservation zone at the street frontage |  Street ViewThe new home was designed to be sympathetic to the heritage conservation zone at the street frontage, whilst still providing a modern aesthetic |
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 Rear Yard Concept PerspectiveFree from the heritage conservation constraints, the rear of the new home was designed in a contemporary style, and takes advantage of access to northern sunlight for living areas |  View from rear yardFree from the heritage conservation constraints, the rear of the new home was designed in a contemporary style, and takes advantage of access to northern sunlight for living areas |  Living areaRaked ceilings & highlight windows take advantage of the northern aspect to create a light filled living space that is warmed by the sun in winter, and cooled by cross ventilation & convection in summer |
 Kitchen & DiningThe modern kitchen is central to the living, dining & outdoor entertaining areas |  Living AreaLarge stacking sliding doors allow the interior to be integrated with the outdoors |  Alfresco areaThe roof of the alfresco area is clad with translucent roof sheeting and timber battens to allow filtered natural light to penetrate the space, whilst still proving shade from the harsh sun |
 Timber CeilingsThe timber battened ceiling of the alfresco area continute through to a recycled Blackbutt australian hardwood ceiling in the dining room |  Street View |  View from rear YardA sandstone lined dry creek bed follows a natural overland flow path across the property, and frames the setting of the house. |
 Dry Creek bedA hardwood bridge links the alfresco area to the landscaped rear yard |  Sitting RoomA sitting room was located adjacent to the main living area, and angled windows are aligned to capture the northern sunlight |  Suspended BedroomThe Master bedroom is suspended over the dry creek, allowing the building footprint to extend without interfering on the natural overland flow path |
 CladdingA mixture of Weathertex & recycled balckbutt cladding has been used to provide contrast and visual impact |  Suspended Bedroom |  Laser Cut ScreenA laser cut screen provides an additional level of privacy to the translucent louvre windows of the ensuite |
 Ensuite |  Laser cut screenThe laser cut screen provides great effect on the translucent glass |  Entry Hall |
 Sitting Room WindowThe windows in the sitting room are angled to obtain the desirable northern sunlight |  Study/ Guest RoomThe Study/ Guest room utilises corner cavity sliding doors that allow the room to closed off for privacy |  Study/ Guest RoomThe Study/ Guest room utilises corner cavity sliding doors that allow the room to closed off for privacy |
 Bathroom |  Sandstone FireplaceA remote controlled gas fireplace set in a sandstone chimney breast is a central feature of the living space |  Sandstone Fireplace |
Cheltenham House #1
2018 BDAA Combined Chapter Awards WINNER - New residential Buildings (Small)
An existing building sinking into the ground, flood prone land, and a heritage conservation area – this site had some challenges!
Jason Klumpp designed this new home for Tyrrells Architects to address the site constraints, and provide a home that fitted the client brief to be compatible for seniors living.
The brief was to demolish the existing cottage, and create a modest new home that not only considered the sites many constraints, but also an aging client needs into the future.
The overland flow path across the site was embraced by creating a landscape feature of a stone lined creek bed. The floor level was set above the flood levels, with a section of the home suspended over the new creek bed.
The aesthetic was designed to address the conservation zone at the street by referencing the traditional materials & architecture of the area, whilst being unmistakably modern.
To the rear of the site, beyond the shackles of the conservation zone, the home was designed to maximise solar orientation of living spaces to the North, with high level louver windows providing light & ventilation.
A sitting room was added with angled windows facing due north, and is connected to the living room via a double sided fireplace. Corner Sliding doors create an adaptable room that can be used as a study, or closed off as guest accommodation.
Set over a step free single level, the design incorporated wide corridors and doorways to ensure that mobility aids will not restrict access. A step free indoor/ outdoor area, including a bridge across the landscaped ‘creek’ bed, ensures all areas of the site are accessible.