In New South Wales’ Mount Kembla, this 1890s workers cottage has been lovingly restored by its designer/owners, to take it back to its colonial origins: both rustic and humble. To execute this in modern day terms was no small undertaking.
An example of how to do more with less through a clever architectural response, North King by Ben Callery Architects uses a large timber truss to open up this residence and let natural light flood in.
Beyond its fanciful first impressions, this artful Victorian Cottage restoration by Tribe Studio expresses witty resolve and packs an inimitable mixed-use programme to cater for WFH.
Architect Luigi Rosselli channelled the neogothic spirit of the Arts & Crafts movement, choreographing a team of craftspeople to give this Victorian-era residence in Sydney a new lease on life.
Architect Lucy Clemenger borrowed scenery from the neighbouring Victoria Gardens, and the principles of shakkei, to create an inner-city home connected to green landscape.
A couple living separately have joined forces under the one roof, engaging FMD Architects who they both worked with independently for a number of years before this latest renovation.