Imogen Pullar Architecture<\/a>, who designed the renovation.<\/p>\nThe budget didn\u2019t allow for an extensive demolition and rebuild, so Imogen Pullar Architecture created just two new areas at the rear of the north-facing home: a wide and open living area that overlooks the pool, and a narrow and tall dining space that opens to the outdoor living area.<\/p>\n
\u2018Both spaces have north-facing glazing that is shaded in summer, and allow maximum solar gains in winter,\u2019 says Imogen.<\/p>\n
\u2018When the sun is shining, the ceiling of the living room lights up with the reflection of the sun on the pool, providing a lovely calming moving light show throughout the day.\u2019<\/p>\n
With the removal of a 15-square-metre lean-to, these new spaces have added just 23 square metres to the house, but have infinitely changed its relationship with the outdoors.<\/p>\n
Imogen reconfigured 73-square-metres of the remaining ground floor plan, incorporating a kitchen, main bathroom, and en suite in addition to the three front bedrooms.<\/p>\n
Materials were selected to reflect the client\u2019s sparkly personality, while being conducive to robust and easy family living.<\/p>\n
\u2018Not precious,\u2019 as Imogen puts it. \u2018Colour is used throughout, so that the interiors don\u2019t take themselves too seriously, and brings a smile to everyone as they enter.\u00a0 The exterior is kept to a single material to blend and recede into the landscaping.\u2019<\/p>\n
Timber floorboards and cabinetry are complemented in the kitchen by a rusty red (Dulux Carmen Miranda) and terracotta tones across the art and soft furnishings. \u2018It is unexpected but perfectly creates a cheerful and homey backdrop to family life,\u2019 says Imogen.<\/p>\n
Character was maintained in front rooms through the restoration of Edwardian doors, hardware, skirting, and cornices, but all surfaces were insulated and single glazed timber windows upgraded to double glazing to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of the whole house.<\/p>\n
The upstairs level containing an extra bathroom, bedroom, and living area was likewise updated for energy efficiency.<\/p>\n
The original staircase remains, with a new timber batten balustrade to tie the new works below with the existing upstairs space.<\/p>\n
Imogen is proud of how the home achieves beauty and functionality while retaining so much of the existing house. The original brief was very detailed \u2014 outlining each person\u2019s priorities, likes and dislikes \u2014 and almost every objective has been met.<\/p>\n
\u2018The house just makes sense now. It\u2019s laid out correctly, it\u2019s warm and cosy, and everything is in its place,\u2019 says Imogen. \u2018As you are drawn towards the back living areas, the house opens up to the sky and trees.\u00a0 You feel connected to your environment, while also cocooned from the elements.<\/p>\n
\u2018Why would you want to spend time anywhere else?\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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