Studio Prineas’ ethos is all about ‘pondering extra and constructing much less’. Particularly in terms of renovating heritage properties.
This delicate strategy is precisely why the homeowners of this Federation residence approached the Sydney-based architects for a complete renovation a number of years in the past.
The household of 5 purchased the home after outgrowing their earlier residence, positioned on the identical tree-lined road in Artarmon.
‘The consumer sought a recent extension that will embrace the location’s sprawling gardens, whereas sitting quietly within the streetscape,’ Studio Prineas principal Eva-Marie Prineas says.
‘As well as, the household’s three kids, starting from main college to college age, required the design to thoughtfully accommodate 5 folks at very completely different life levels below the one roof.’
After restoring the entrance of the home and eradicating the collection of ‘incongruous’ additions on the rear, Studio Prineas created a brand new light-filled extension designed intentionally round a towering Jacaranda tree within the yard.
By following the block’s pure slope and the steep pitch of the prevailing federation-era roof, the voluminous dwelling areas are neatly hidden behind the normal facade — preserving the house’s heritage attraction. Even the hovering ceiling and the principle bed room wing on the higher degree are utterly undetectable from the road.
‘My favorite a part of the venture is the aspect of shock as you progress from the unique residence to the brand new addition,’ Eva-Marie says.
‘The panorama and inside turn into one area by means of thought-about openings and skylights, making it a light-filled and joyful place to dwell.’
The interiors additionally strike the fitting steadiness between traditional and up to date, anchored by subtle fireplaces, honed concrete flooring, and colour-blocked areas impressed by smooth ‘botanical’ hues.
Within the kitchen, the placing blush and burgundy veined marble is framed like a jewel in opposition to a heat backdrop of tallowwood veneer cabinetry. In the meantime, the unique storage was transformed right into a playful teenager’s retreat, full with a kitchenette and loo subsequent to the terracotta-coloured poolside refuge.
The homeowners say Alpha Home now feels heat and welcoming — someplace they’ll ‘thrive’ as their household strikes by means of life’s milestones collectively.
