Grand Designs Australia Sourcebook — November 2017

05: DESIGN SOUTH YORKSHIRE HOUSE

LOCATION SOUTH YORKSHIRE, UK

Imagine buying an old cinema and

turning it into the home of your dreams.

This brave UK couple did just that,

and the results are astonishing. One

of the most important considerations

was plenty of outdoor space, coupled

with a free-fl owing connection to the

outdoors. A four-metre hangar door

opens out to a large paved area and

grassy play space for the children. “The

boys have spent more time outside here

than they did in all the years at our old

house,” says entrepreneur homeowner

Gwyn. “Every night they’re either

playing football or they’re on their

bikes or in the pool.”

Architectural Design Works

Architecture (worksarchitecture.com)

Builder Wilson Construction

(wilsonconstruction.com)

Photography Darren Chung

06: DESIGN LAVA TIVOLI TERRACE

LOCATION PADDINGTON, SYDNEY

With a compact home, creating a sense

of cohesion and connectedness to

outdoor spaces becomes even more

important. In this Sydney residence,

architect Chris Bosse extended the

living spaces with large timber sliders

that completely open up the area,

taking advantage of the space in

the small courtyard. “The best thing

about the design for us is that the

indoor-outdoor space works well for

entertaining,” says Chris. “There’s more

light, more space, and every surface is

a design element making a statement

with more than one function.”

Architectural Design LAVA (l-a-v-a.net)

Builder Redwood Projects

(redwoodprojects.com.au)

Photography Brett Boardman

Photography

07: DESIGN CLASS HOUSE

LOCATION MELBOURNE

A Victorian-era home was given a

complete renovation, the period details

preserved and a swag of modern

inclusions added to enhance the

liveability of the house. A new extension

was added to the rear of the home, as

well as a courtyard and swimming pool.

Now the family can unwind in their

spacious outdoor room, enjoy long

lazy Sunday lunches outdoors, or fi re

up the barbecue and entertain in style.

Project Designer/Builder Sherbrooke

Design and Construction

(sherbrookeconstructions.com)

Photography Paul West Photography

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