The objective was to a create a contemporary home for a young family of four, by adding a first floor addition to the existing cottage.

Our approach was to propose a “modern infill” terrace house, using the proportions and solid to void ratios of the adjacent heritage facades to create a sympathetic new home. These proportions allowed for the creation of a two-storey high green privacy screen to the street front. This unique solution provides limited views to the street, and allows for dappled light, whilst also preventing solar heat gain and protecting the privacy of the occupants. The owners continued the theme with a large green wall installation in the backyard.

An open-plan allows for comfortable family living and entertaining, with easy indoor-outdoor connection and good separation of all private areas upstairs. Solar panels and batteries make the house self-sufficient and independent from the power grid.