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LEICHHARDT HOUSE I
Alterations, Under Construction
An experiment in reuse
An extended renovation, editing and reusing the pre-made with available materials where possible. Instead of predetermining perfect outcomes, the house works around existing imperfect objects and materials as they are found. The project recognises the beauty of ordinary and pre-loved items, whilst creating a calm backdrop for everyday life.
Examples:
- Earthen floor utilising clay excavated from another building site (thanks to Ricky, Hearth Build and Kyle, Tierra Projects).
- Recycled stainless steel kitchen (thanks to Amy and Shahar, Second Edition).
- All coats of paint sourced from other building sites (thanks to Circle Paints).
- Recycled splashback incorporating ceramic waste, on-site shells, damaged glass (thanks to Natural Brick Company).
- Second-hand fittings and fixtures, including commercial lighting from strip-outs.
- Second-hand stainless laundry tub and tap from a florist.
- Dead camphor tree removal, diverting trunk waste for timber slabbing (thanks to JPH joinery).
Key Reference: Duchamp’s readymades.
MARRICKVILLE HOUSE
Alterations and Additions, Multigenerational Densification, Under Construction
Connecting generations through gardens and shared experiences.
A house and rear studio that celebrates the indirect, encouraging discovery through views filtered by gardens, reflected light, and a plan that interrupts the single-level, single-loaded terrace typology.
Key reference: Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows.
WEST PYMBLE HOUSE
New-Build, Multigenerational Densification, Concept Design
A house of desired proximity and necessary distance to the bush.
Key references: Borges, The Garden of Forking Paths. Burke on the sublime and beautiful.
LINDFIELD HOUSE
Heritage Alterations and Additions, Feasibility Study
Testing the value of retention and augmentation for longevity and
Scenario 1: Minimum intervention with significant retention.
Scenario 2: Upper storey scheme for bush outlook, requiring rear demolition.
Scenario 3: Maximum retention and rear addition.
Multiple scenarios tested to assess the alignment of each approach in meeting the clients’ long-term objectives.
Key reference: Kurt Schwitter’s merzbau.
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