COOGEE HOUSE + APARTMENT

This project is a renovation and an addition to an existing 1930s duplex which was in original condition. The upper apartment retains this 1930s character with the only change being a large sit-in kitchen area which is contained within the existing fabric of the apartment. This opens to a deck which faces to views over Botany Bay and stunning sunsets. To the rear of the building (to the lower “house”) a double height box was added containing a kitchen; living; dining area above and a sitting room below connecting to a swimming pool. The concept behind the scheme was to leave the existing building in close to original condition with the addition being treated as a “box” for living in and the studio as a “box” at the end of the garden. An unusually long garden area gave opportunities for a green "lung" between the addition and the garage/ studio at the rear of the block.

LOCATION

NSW, Australia

COMPLETION

2011

PHOTOGRAPHY

Marcel Aucar
Max Creasy

AWARDS

2013 Randwick City Urban Design Awards, High Commendation

2012 HOUSES Awards, Apartment High Commendation