How This Scandinavian-Inspired Extension Honours The Art Deco Architecture
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2023
- Megowan Architects transformed an Art Deco house, addressing the odd layout and disconnect between the kitchen and dining area. The rear contemporary extension was inspired by Scandinavian and Mid-Century Modern design, with light oak flooring, exposed timber rafters, walls of glass, pops of colour, and the sunken lounge. That sunken lounge, featuring red brick flooring, became a unique focal point appreciated by the homeowners. The project successfully blends modern living with the charm of the original architecture, creating a home that elicits delight from guests and captures the essence of 21st-century family living.
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What a difference an architect makes. The extension is so simple yet so effective, completely transforming the way the home is lived in. The house is now well lit, airy and much more comfortable. The living area is beautiful.
Yet another superb 'liveable', living family home on the SD channel. Modest in many ways and referencing the buildings heritage and art deco origins. The materials and colour pallet used brings this house up to date and with its 'scandi' touches, this again is a REAL home for a family to live, enjoy and grow up together. Megowan Architects must now be one of the leading practices in Australia, without doubt, Again thank you for bringing this super home to the channel. Much appreciated from a cold, damp, dark UK!
The great things which happen when you the professionals are invited to tag along. The ubiquitous Aussie red brick made fresh and new. Wonder what this guy would do with the other ubiquitous Aussie bricks. The 1960s yellow, or burnt orange, or 1970s brown.
Great work all round and the environment applauds you too.
Me likey! Could hang out by the fireplace all day and into the evening to watch the sunlight change in that grand room.
A lot of memories to be created here!
As we can see, it embraces a sense of tranquility with special connection to nature. 🥰🌿
Agree!
A Beautiful renovation!
I wanna live in this house so bad
Awesome renovation air👍🏻
Gorgeous extension- looove the brick. Beautifully done.
The sunken lounge is great, as it also responds to the slope of the site, both beautiful and functional!
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What is the name of the architect firm?
Megowan
why separate the swimming pool from the garden??
Are you referring to the glass fence? Law in Australia dictates you must have a compliant fence around the pool to protect children from accidental drownings.
While a lovely renovation overall, I find the extension a little overbearing, especially from the exterior. I feel like a lower ceiling would have still been spacious, making the curve of the exterior more defined and reflective of the front of the house. With a family that size I don’t see the point of a European laundry - there would have been space for a bigger laundry/utility room. I’m sure the family is happy with the improvements from the original, and that’s what counts.
Thanks for the feedback. Residential design is seldom one size fits all. What works for you may not work for others and vice versa. It all comes down to the value judgements of our clients. Particularly when working within existing conditions, a bigger laundry may come at the expense of a smaller bedroom or dining area (as it would have in this instance). After a year of living there, our clients have said they only wished for a larger laundry once (after a trip away). I'd say if you only need a larger laundry once a year, then you don't need a larger laundry.
Maybe went a little bit too far from SIMPLE in this house
Awkward with the new build looking directly into the living areas. Either way, it's a very tasteful renovation, well done. I just wish we could move beyond this split level fad, it is terrible for those of us with mobility issues and impossible for those in a wheelchair.
But what if the people who live there don't have mobility issues or are not in a wheelchair? Do you think they're being non-inclusive for the potentiality of someone with those issues visiting? How rare would that be? These are genuine questions. I think it's important for architecture to be inclusive, but it's also important for it to be personal (especially for a private home).
@oms2020 fair enough, it might not be a popular opinion, but I actually think it isn't inclusive. Suppose they plan on ageing in place, elderly relatives visit or need to stay with/move in with them, someone in the household has an accident, or they simply have to sell the property. This could then become a real issue and/or exclude a portion of the community. In my mind, if at all possible, an architect should prioritise accessibility over the latest trends, as these tend to come and go.
@@Oliviero666there is opportunity to renovate a marginal portion of the spanning stair into a ramp when needed.
Hi@@lizasoliman723, there is that opportunity, but surely that shouldn't even be an issue if we just designed with accessibility in mind? Also, a ramp with a gradient between 1:8 to 1:14 would simply be a massive hindrance to the use of the space, an eyesore, an unnecessary cost burden, and just a pain to have to manoeuvre in your own house 🤔
Does this view preclude multi-level dwellings? How does one make a two storey house accessible by this definition? A lift in every townhouse? In the case of this specific house, there's clearly a front-to-rear slope to the block, so there has to be a split level somewhere, with the only other alternative being at the threshold to the backyard (presumably where it was before the renovation), which would make the rear inaccessible and disconnected.