From the architect:
The approach for the renovation and extension of the Hopetoun Road residence was to retain the existing structure as an anchoring element, by adding a series of pavilions underneath a floating copper roofline that wraps around the original building.
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Embracing the client’s desire to maintain a relatively conventional residential structure, the design strengthens the form by creating a gable façade at the front and back with a clearly defined outline.
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Clad in polished grey render, the gables emphasise solidity and give the house a re-established sense of history and permanence.
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In contrast, the extensions composed as ribbons of copper wrapping around the solid structure, sit softly above recessed glazing.
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As a counterpoint to the verticality of the façade, the thin, single-level roofline expresses horizontality. The copper banding creates various spatial experiences as it interacts with the original house.
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The tension and balance between old and new are carried into the interiors of the house. The existing structure maintains the intimate qualities of the original house with a series of crafted details.
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The new areas, made primarily from glass, are open to the green landscape beyond. The prominent use of steel-framed windows is a unifying element throughout the project.
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