小别墅丨澳大利亚

Architects:Robeson Architects

Area:313m²

Year:2025

Photographs:Dion Robeson

Manufacturers:Artedomus,Barestone,DGA,Eco Outdoor,Heka Hoods,Woodpecker

Category:Houses

Architects:Simone Robeson, Lauren Benson

Structural Engineer:WA Structural

Energy Consultant:The Study

Contractor:Red Cloud Building Co

City:North Fremantle

Country:Australia

Text description provided by the architects. Choosing to remain in this coveted pocket of North Fremantle, our clients sought to expand rather than relocate – a challenge made intricate owing to the site's strict heritage controls. The brief called for additional floor space, including a new master bedroom suite and a versatile space to serve as either a study or second living area. Drawing on the client's distinct Mediterranean sensibility, our role was to translate this relaxed approach to contemporary living with the home's existing heritage character.

The upper-floor addition cleverly sits directly on the existing walls, a cost-efficient approach that preserved the budget for areas most in need of renewal. Spaces still in good condition, such as the laundry and bathroom, were intentionally left untouched, ensuring every investment contributed maximum value to the project.

On the ground floor, the new living spaces remain within the original building footprint, with the ensuite above extending to form cover for an outdoor dining area. A dramatic double-height void introduces light and volume to the heart of the home, transforming the previously dark interior into a warm, light-filled space. Marvel Tile & Stone's craftsmanship is evident in the stone-paving that seamlessly extends from inside to out, creating the effect of one expansive outdoor room that overlooks the pool.

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