On a conceptual level the expression of ideas remains relatively simple, as the approach to the project is quite pragmatic.
The concept was to design and renovate a small inner city house that is built to last while remaining flexible in its plan as uses change over time.
We see ourselves as custodians of a building that has existed for over a century and has been given a new lease of life in order to remain useful well beyond our time here.
Respect for the existing building is important, with a focus on the use of responsible and complimentary construction methods and good quality materials.
Embodied energy in materials became less of an issue as we considered the potential life span of a building designed and built to last for many years to come.
The new work does not mimic the old, yet similar elements recur throughout the house bringing a cohesive nature to the project as a whole.