 Before Photo on the Heritage SideThe original terrace house was a single storey 2 room house circa 1887, with a second storey comprising 2 more rooms added in 1902. The house is subject to heritage conservation as part of a conserved street of terrace homes. |  The Before Photo to the rear laneThe rear of the original heritage building had numerous additions over the years, was severly dilapidated, but not subject to heritage conservation orders |  Restored Heritage frontageThe heritage building was completely restored. A new front fence & mailbox were designed to be sympathetic to the heritage setting. |
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 Rear lane Contemporary AdditionA contemprary style addition was designed to the rear lane to replace the previous additions |  Heritage balustrade upgrademodifications to the original cast fretwork balustrade were designed to raise the handrail to a level compliant with current building codes, whilst maintaining the integrity of the heritage building |  Heritage interior restorationThe interiors of the heritage building were completely restored |
 interior Lightwell 'Gasket'A glazed lightwell combining open riser stairs & a steel & glass lift shaft was designed as a 'gasket' between the new & old building, providing plentiful natural light into all rooms of the home |  Open riser steel stairAn open riser steel & timber stair was designed as part of the lightwell to allow the natural light to filter through all levels |  ConservatoryThe semi enclosed conservatory allows natural light & ventilation into the core of the building. Walls are cast concrete with timber board formwork on the lower level, and smooth formwork on the upper levels. |
 ConservatoryThe conservatory space with glazed roof & walls. Red alucobond 'chimney' adds a punch of colour against the concrete. Louvers allow control of ventilation |  Courtyard view of homeRed alucobond 'box window' pops out from the concrete form. Galvanised structural steel & glass keeps the conservatory lightweight against the buildings mass |  CourtyardA boundary fence of cast concrete with integral steel posts was designed to carry the theme of the home into the landscaped courtyard |
 Roof GardenThe garage to the rear lane is setdown from the courtyard, and the landscaped roof integrates it as an extension of the courtyard |  Kitchen & DiningThe galley kitchen with island integrates the kitchen with the dining area & maintains flow of space within the narrow footprint |  Living RoomA picture window capturing heritage views. Large awning windows combined with louvers allow ventilation control |
 Heritage BathroomApproval was given to convert one of the rooms of the heritage building into an ensuite. Porcelain slabs & stucco line the walls, and the original cast iron fireplace has been restored |  Master SuiteMaster suite & balcony with a skyline outlook |  Master SuiteIntegrated ethanol fireplace add ambience, whilst the joinery wall panels integrate with the walk through wardrobe & conceal the ensuite |
 Master EnsuitePorcelain slabs line the walls, whilst full height awning windows & glazed roof flood the ensuite with natural light & ventilation |  Master Ensuite |  Master EnsuiteGlazed roof with laser cut stainless steel screen provide filtered natural light |
 Privacy ScreenCustom designed louvre screen provides harbour glimpses from the master balcony, whilst maintaining privacy from adjoining residences |
Kirribilli Terrace #1
2018 BDAA Combined Chapter Awards WINNER - Heritage Buildings
2017 Building Designers Association of Australia Design Awards WINNER - Small Lot Housing
2017 Building Designers Association of Australia Design Awards WINNER - Heritage Buildings / Adaptive Reuse
2017 Building Designers Association of Australia Design Awards WINNER - Residential Alterations / Additions >$500k
2017 Trends International Design Awards WINNER - Architect Designed Renovation of the Year
This classic Victorian terrace home is restored and renovated with a new contemporary three-level building at the back, including a glass-walled lightwell and glass elevator.
Designed by Jason Klumpp for Tyrrells Architects, from the street this Kirribilli Terrace is a beautifully restored example of a Victorian terrace house, set in an eclectic but well conserved street of period terraces. It continues as you walk in the front door, to find a home complete with ornate detailed plasterwork, high ceilings, and stunning marble fireplaces. But as you step through the opening where once the back door would have been, you find yourself in a light filled atrium, as though having just passed through a time portal!
The atrium serves as a 'gasket' that both separates and ties together the heritage listed Victorian terrace and the 3 storey contemporary addition that attaches to it. With its 3 storey high glazed wall complete with louver windows, & an open riser stair that wraps around a glass & steel lift shaft, natural light & air flood through the core, and into every room of the house. To achieve this on the long & narrow building footprint, a cleverly designed semi-enclosed conservatory space runs down the full length of the addition.
The new work nestles comfortably into the rear of the heritage home, cleverly offset in level by half a floor, and with rooms arranged in logical order according to their use, the owner’s remark "it doesn't feel like its 3 stories".
Externally, free from the constraints of the conservations zone, the addition has elements of contemporary & industrial design, utilising off form concrete, galvanised steel, glass and alucobond to provide a durable & timeless design.