David helps you navigate the complexities of renovating or building a new home.
David helps you navigate the complexities of renovating or building a new home.
The challenge
Our client came to us after completing some internal refurbishment to their existing terrace home in Surry Hills. Stage 2 of their plan included an additional attic study to accomodate work from home arrangements, as well as a modernised kitchen, laundry and rear garden, which all required council approval.
The Solution
Providing the attic room with stair access proved difficult without impacting on the existing internal room planning, however after careful consultation with BCA consultants and certifier we found a solution that worked. We included a new street front and rear dormer window providing all important natural light and ventilation to the new upper storey.
At ground level, we investigated minor excavation to the proposed new kitchen to improve ceiling levels, pushed to the boundaries of the site for greater space and included a new skylight to bring daylight deep into the existing home. A clever wall of joinery hides laundry and bathroom, while externally air-conditioning units and storage is provided in a timber batten enclosure.
Flush door sills and floor finishes that flow through the kitchen to the rear garden provide for a north facing entertaining area that flows seamlessly, with doors that retract fully into the wall to disappear out of view.
Status: DA Approved