Description

Located amongst the hubbub of delivery trucks, bicycles and a never-ending procession of vehicle traffic, That Old Chestnut house sits within a minute 160-square-metre site in Cremorne. The client loved the sheer richness and vibrance of the area so much that they set out to make this place a long-term place of residence. The design brief seeks to maximise comfort, solar passive design and access to natural light. Collaboration with the neighbour resulted in increased view to the sky despite a multi-storey development nearby.

Much like Cremorne itself, the concrete, timber and galvanised steel materiality of the house is imagined as unapologetically gritty and robust. Functions and spaces straddle the perimeter of the backyard to create a continuous interface and connection with the garden and landscaped pergola.

What's On

Take a tour through the project with a project description before passing through the residence. The project looks at inner city living and how to provide amenities for long-term occupation and create a retreat amongst greater densification.