At a glance
The land is a large wedge shape site with a single storey brick house to the front. The owner wanted to do an extension at the back to have his two children to move back home with them for union.
Key results
Council Endorsement
Represented the additional details described in the proposal graphically to council helped council to appreciate how the building will be used and council is comfortable that the dwelling extension would not constitute a second dwelling.
No Planning Permit Required
Planning permit is not required to extend an existing dwelling on a lot greater than 300 square metres.
Smart Use of Space
Central circulation space connecting the activity zones of the house. Large bar and rumpus area release pressure from the small living areas.
Optimum Solar Gain
Optimum solar gain from the large North facing windows and light court between the new and old.
Large Living Area
Modern amenities for the urban lifestyle. Large living and entertainment areas added to the existing small kitchen area.
Constraints
Opportunities
01
Large dwellings and variety of building materials in the neighbourhood
02
North and east open space allow optimal solar access
03
No large trees on site
Key focus
The proposal is intended for 3 generations to live under one roof (9 people), the extension is required to accommodate a new entertainment area on ground floor and 4 extra bedrooms.
Existing dining room window and wall to be demolished and create sitting room to connect to the extension at the back.
Remove existing galvanised steel double carport and replace with brick veneer double garage. The number of carapaces remain unchanged.
All façade and roofing materials are proposed to match existing to read as one single building.
5m x 9.1m light court / courtyard created between the existing and proposed ground floor to maximize natural lights.
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