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In addition to the passive solar design and sustainability initiatives used throughout the house, the most sustainable factor is that the existing home has been retained. “It is irrelevant how sustainable you make a new house if you knock down an existing structure,” says Maynard. “Even if you have a 9-star home, the carbon debt in the demolished house takes many decades to repay.”Tell usWhat do you love about this home? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, bookmark the story, and join in the conversation.
There is a large rainwater tank that collects water used for the toilets and garden. Whenever possible Austin Maynard Architects sourced local trades, materials and fittings for the build.
Seen here, the deck is a place for the family to spend time outside in the sun.
The ivory-coloured brick walls and flooring have a creamy, textured look and feel, while the fireplace adds warmth and glowing colour. The polycarbonate lining allows for an abundance of natural light.Architectural concrete brick in ‘Ivory’: Adbri Masonry; fireplace: Chimenees Philippe
The couple originally envisaged the area beneath as a rumpus room; however, they loved it so much they wanted it as their bedroom. “We added heavy curtains and huge sliding doors so that the space could have as much light and openness as they wanted,” says Maynard. “They can leave it open on a moonlit night and sleep with the sea breeze rolling in, or close it up and curtain it into darkness for cool summer afternoon naps.”
It can prove a challenge to maximise glazing for views while creating thermal efficiency. Austin Maynard Architects achieved this through the eastern and northern glass walls, allowing for natural light by using double-glazed windows with thermally separated frames. A hood above the northern windows shields the interior from the summer sun while achieving optimal passive solar gain in winter. Full-height windows slide open for sea-breeze ventilation.
The extension has a northeast aspect and the lighting is evocative and controlled, so as to not compromise the view. BathyscaFocus suspended fireplace: Oblica
While the couple asked Austin Maynard Architects to capture the views, they also wanted to create a space not solely focused on the vista. “What could easily have been a white plasterboard box full of downlights is, instead, detailed and well considered,” says Maynard. “It’s a space that has character and responds to the seasonal changes and hours of the day.” A palette of three materials creates a unified and harmonious space that is warm, welcoming and meticulously crafted. “In doing so, the interior does not fight for attention with the view,” says Maynard. Silvertop ash lines the walls, floors, ceiling and kitchen cabinetry and is punctuated by black steel and studs. The black stone splashback complements the steel and timber.
Set against the southern wall, with views north and east, the timber-clad kitchen and cabinetry is an integrated component of the interior space.
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