RENEWAL KIT
This transformation of a volume built 1990s split level beach house includes a series of fixes relevant to upcycling our existing houses into energy efficient spaces that connect us with people, sun, sky, breezes and trees.
Originally a small weekender, the building is renewed inside and out to become a contemporary permanent family residence with north orientation and zoned spaces for living, working and creating.
Openings are positioned to extend views out into the landscape, and windows, insulation and building services are upgraded to contemporary energy efficiency standards.
ELEMENTS
- Original 1990s house retained and extended with new north facing zones
- Under-house car space converted to entry, wet areas, shed and workshop
- New galvanised steel roof and charred timber wall cladding
- Passive solar design (natural heating and cooling)
- New double glazed timber windows with stainless steel bushfire screens
- New high performance thermal insulation and building wrap
- Recycled timber flooring and new plywood wall and ceiling lining
- New wood burner and ceiling fans
- New recycled timber cabinetry and brass plumbing and light fittings
- New north and south decks with stepped entries
- Upgraded west deck with tree canopy views and sunsets
