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The existing brickwork was conserved wherever possible. This proved a challenge because the house is a cavity brick construction. in reasonably good condition but internally the brick lining was almost powder after 20 years of exposure to coastal conditions. Spotted gum panelling and patinated brass bring warmth to the space. This light touch was particularly important to creating a sense of cohesion with the surrounding streetscapes.<\/p>\n

Curious Practice wanted the extensions to almost camou\ufb02age into the existing surroundings, having seen many poorly renovated heritage buildings in Newcastle being knocked down or becoming infamous eyesores. \u201cHeritage contexts require an almost stealth-like approach,\u201d Lee re\ufb02ects. The new corrugated tin roof was key to this sensitive design. Rather than being a continuous shape, the roof folds and morphs \u2013 almost like a piece of paper folded origami style \u2013 to suit the unique personalities of two streets that the house straddles. If viewed from the Fort Drive side, the house looks fairly traditional \u2013 the new terrace sits in front of a triangular, gable roof and is accompanied by the original brick work, stained glass windows and a chimney.<\/p>\n

When you look at the home from Beach Street, however, it is as if you are looking at a completely di\ufb00erent building. The roof has transitioned into a boxy structure resembling a smart tin shed that has been placed onto the existing building. The tin structure is sprinkled with unusually positioned windows of di\ufb00erent shapes and sizes, carefully located to catch the north-easterly breeze and sunlight at di\ufb00erent times of the year.<\/p>\n

This side of the house is “a lot more joyful and less formal,\u201d Lee says. He explains that this architectural language grew from referencing the ubiquity of tin lean-tos and tin renovations in city in the last century. The square, triangular and rectangular windows celebrate the mixed geometry of Beach Street. Internally, Curious Practice focused on opening up the separate, small rooms of the house. There was a need to \u201ccross pollinate some of the living zones so the family could spend more time together as a unit,\u201d Lee explains.<\/p>\n

This was achieved through the addition of an open-plan kitchen that connects formerly disparate living zones. A new kidney-shaped bathroom on the lower \ufb02oor was also introduced, providing necessary amenities while extending the sense of openness with its curved wall creating \ufb02ow between spaces. Throughout the house, bespoke \ufb01ttings and details reference the house\u2019s history and occupants, adding new layers of narrative and character to this home.<\/p>\n

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