The Paperbark – Heritage Renovations in Claremont
The existing cottage is described in the Municipal Inventory as “a good representative example of a weatherboard clad Federation Bungalow”. It has considerable historical significance which our client values highly.
Renovations to the cottage were designed to preserve and enhance the original character and structure. Elements which had been altered over time have been restored to their original condition. The 1980’s addition to the rear was removed. The cottage now houses a new master suite, office and sitting area / library. The master bedroom opens, via a matching pair of French doors with coloured fanlight glazing, directly onto the restored east facing verandah, that serves as a private space for parents.
The new, two storey addition to the rear provides additional living and bedroom accommodation as well as new bathroom and an activity room for the children. Timber cladding reflects the silver/ grey of the existing paperbark trees. Juliette balconies to the first floor bedrooms overlook the gardens below.
A north facing solar courtyard between the old and new structures provides good quality natural light and passive solar gain to the new open plan living / dining area, acting as a sunny, winter outdoor room. A second alfresco area to the south is protected by a motorised pergola, providing maximum flexibility for year round enjoyment of this space. Large glazed sliding doors connect indoor and outdoor living areas.
A glazed gallery space links the two buildings providing a transition from old to new, with service areas concealed from view behind this.
(This project is nearing completion on site. Photo shoot pending early 2021.)
“We hired Coveney Browne Design for the renovation and extension of our period cottage. We could not have been happier with our experience to date. They created a beautiful and thoughtful design for our family that took into account all of our needs and desires. Communication has been fantastic despite the fact that much of it has been long distance. When the time came to deal with the council for approval they worked incredibly hard and dealt quickly and efficiently with any issues that arose. I believe they made the process much easier and quicker than it would have otherwise been. They provided invaluable advice when it came time to choose a builder and made it a much less daunting experience. We are about to start building and are really looking forward to working with them through this next phase and seeing their design come to life. We could not recommend them more highly!”
Leah & Sule
