WHALE BEACH RD, AVALON
CARPORT & FACADE UPGRADE
2022 – Sydney Regional Design Awards
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With the limited budget of $200,000 it was not possible to excavate under the house in order to create the double garage . Proposing garages or any other enclosed structures in front of the building line is also not in line with the local planning controls. As a solution & to minimise the bulkiness of the development a double carport was proposed . There was an opportunity to create a gable roof over the new carport.
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However the roof line couldn’t join the house without limiting the natural light to the master bedroom . Instead the verandah was used as the carport extension and it became a private patio facing Northern aspect. To upgrade & highlight the main entry access – the front verandah was extended and wide stairs were proposed. The street appeal was finalised by introducing a gable roof over the front verandah.
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There were many different details that could finish off the gable ends. Vertical panels were proposed to visually minimise the width of the large gables and add a contrast to the horizontal cladding. Sandstone cladded masonry walls , hardwood screens , “hampton style” balustrade and green garden were the binding details to tranform the average looking cottage into appealing & modern beach house.
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