Sustainable – Efficient – Logical – Adaptable – Buildable
A spacious family home with flexible spaces was what was required here. Low maintenance, and very light, warm spaces in this winter-cold (850m elevation) climate, were also required. The house is oriented North-North East for a mix of great solar gain and great views. A large living area, large laundry/mudroom, large kitchen/butlers pantry parents wing…
Conversion of an old workshop shed into a licensed bakery cafe, featuring wood fired oven, cool room, milling room, indoor and outdoor dining, takeaway, coffee, retail sales. Reclaimed timbers, custom built windows, curved ceilings all feature. Complies with disabled access and all building regs.
The owners, a young family, were looking for a compact, efficient house that featured fantastic passive solar performance. Their budget was very tight and the site had a number of environmental challenges including obtrusive neighbouring development and a very hot North West aspect and moderate slope. These challenges were met by letting the building shape…
