DESIGN / BRIEF

A new, fully independent unit was proposed over an existing courtyard at the rear of an inner city terrace house.

The proposed structure was to be raised on steel portal frames, to enable clear space below for common car parking. A new covered steel gangway links the building to external stairs designed by SG2 design at an earlier stage, that lead to a main road.

The curved wall creates a sculptural alternative to typical shoe box additions that are prevalent in the area. Colorbond steel cladding was proposed to allow for colour variations to break-up building mass and also for its light-weight and cost effective nature.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

High-level clerestory windows maximise northern light and allow for fresh air and views out from all rooms while respecting neighbouring privacy. Operable louvres help achieve a ‘venturi effect’ to cool the apartment in summer, while northern sunlight warms internal spaces in winter.