architectural | history | family
in construction: ivanhoe downsizer
Our approach
Twin pitched roof sections allowed us to create separate living and sleeping zones tied together by a connecting foyer section that includes as a semi enclosed hobby and display area for our client to showcase and pursue their passions.
Our clients’ strong materials brief included a preference for aged brick cladding which we paired with a darker contrast to provide a contemporary lift to the façade. A batten screen and security door provides added privacy and is a modern take on enclosed porches common to the Beaumont Estate. An aged brick feature wall and batten screen leads the visitor into the impressive gabled living space.
Raked ceilings frame a custom trapezoidal window which allows for generous northern light and opens the whole space to northern and eastern views.
Living spaces have been positioned with large windows to capture the leafy views of the adjacent reserve while services and vehicle access have been kept to the rear and south of the block.
This single story home is a testament to the clients’ vision for a forever home that is respectful of the neighbourhood they have lived in for 30 years while contemporising that lifestyle and making it true to today’s times.
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