Working with the client’s preferred building materials, my focus was on ensuring both residences had good access to north light, cross ventilation and quality outdoor spaces. Flood planning regulations set the new floor level well above the existing street, which meant ensuring privacy for the occupants became a major driver in the design. This was achieved through a layering of walls and screens, which still allow light and breezes into the interior.
The resulting design was skilfully built by Todd Knaus Constructions and won the Best Medium Density Dual Occupancy in the Master Builders Association Northern Rivers Building Industry Awards 2013.