FENDALTON HOUSE

Existing buildings inevitably come with a set of constraints often translating into unique design opportunities. In this instance a 1950s two level family house on a sunny north facing site bordering a stream offered immense potential.

Previous alterations required demolition leaving a modest footprint that would not meet the requirements of the new program.

A new pavilion perpendicular to the main house provides much needed family living with bedrooms extending above offering shade to a deck below that links to a new pool area.
A new entry between the house and the garage provides internal access and leads to a double height glazed gallery clipped to the south elevation providing views to the steam that were previously lost.

Re cladding with stained cedar and zinc provides a continuity between old and new. With careful attention paid to detailing of new timber doors and windows, the style of this fifties house has been maintained as a crafted family home.