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Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

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Fotografías ©José Hevia
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A courtyard home, made in the walled garden of a victorian terrace house off New Walk, Beverley. The home is made from reclaimed brick, cross-laminated timber and a planted lawn which makes up its biodiverse roof. Occupying a compact urban site, surrounded by neighbours and walls on all sides, the home centres on a solar courtyard which brings natural light, air and views to the home, not unlike the peristyles of Roman Pompeii.

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An entry area marks the separation between the old house and the new extension. The cedar runs from the new external wall through the internal space. Photographer: Kim Neville

Braidwood House This site on the outer edge of historic Braidwood is bounded to the south and east with the outer fringe of the town, opening to the meandering stone fringed creek to the north and Golf Course to the West. The brief for this house was at first glance contradictory: to be sympathetic with the traditional country character of the site but also modern, open and filled with natural light. To achieve this a simple two story volume under a single steep pitched roof is 'cut-back' with pergola's, veranda’s and voids to create sculptured, light filled spaces. An angled wall cutting a wedge in the roof draws people into the entry where glimpses of the house beyond and above are revealed. The plan is simple with Living areas to the north in a central main room with high timber lined coffered ceilings and central window seats. The Kitchen takes advantage of the morning sun with bi-fold windows and French doors opening to a terrace. The main bedroom, also on the east side, has an ensuite to the south with a frameless glass and miniorb shower recess on the inside of the angled entry wall. The Living Areas, studies and verandas are to the west, orientated to the setting sun and views to the distant mountains. A loft above provides generous sleeping and play areas for the grandchildren. The house is dug into the land sloping down to the creek, presenting a private facade to the town and reducing the impact of the building mass. This, together with the alignment of the plan with the contours, allows the Living areas to open to natural ground to the north and to sheltered and private courtyards to the sides and rear of the building. As with many country homes the Carport and workshop is a separate pavilion to the side of the house. Materials are simple and robust with walls of bagged brickwork throughout; concrete slab floors are battened and finished with hardwood T&G flooring and large section hardwood beams, posts and screens add to the warmth of the interior and exterior spaces. Rain water is directed to a large underground rain water tank and solar power is collected with a solar hot water system and photo voltaic panels. Hydronic radiators and a slow combustion stove assist with heating, with natural cooling provided by cross ventilation and ceiling fans.

Exquisitely detailed in ecologically responsible Kebony timber cladding, Old Oak Stables provides beautiful guest accommodation to the main house. Designed to replace an unwanted and decaying stables, the main structure is formed from SIP (structurally insulated) panels that create a highly energy efficient, air tight membrane, reducing the demand on energy resources. The cobbled and landscaped courtyard finishes off the presentation of this fantastic scheme, allowing it to gently form part of the wider Green Belt.

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