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Architects: Downie North Architects
- Area: 230 m²
- Year: 2021
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Photographs:Katherine Lu
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Manufacturers: Academy Tiles, AstraWalker Tapware, Caroma, Dulux, Great Dane, Lockwood, Sisal
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Lead Architects: Catherine Downie, Daniel North
Text description provided by the architects. Located in Balmoral, Australia, the design tackled the challenge of merging a sloping, south-facing site with the need for a two-story extension, all while preserving the classic Californian bungalow frontage. The primary goal was to invite northern sunlight into the home, ensuring a connection with the surroundings. This was achieved through a two-story internal atrium, crowned by a northern-facing skylight, which floods the interiors with light. The new layout arranges kitchen, living, dining areas, and upper-level bedrooms around this central feature. The architecture serves a busy family of five, with both parents working and children in school. The clients needed a functional and efficient design that allows for simple, conscious living in harmony with their garden surroundings.
