An existing building sinking into the ground, flood prone land, and a heritage conservation area – this site had some challenges!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.​

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