Ellesmere St
By steelehouse architecture
A ‘spaceship’ attached to the rear of a 1970’s house opens up an interior living space.
The tangled and dark spaces of the original 1970s house were gutted, to provide a large, open living area for a growing young family. The shade of a south-facing lot was overcome by raising the roof of the rear addition over the existing tiling, to create high-level windows which provide winter sun and a greater living volume. Subtle shifts in ceiling height suggest room definition without obstructing the space. A simple, light palette of white, timber & dark benchtops creates a clear definition of kitchen forms. Likewise, a simple dark/light scheme gives clarity to the bathroom space. A folded corrugated iron skin drapes over the new volumes, parting to reveal a warm timber-clad alfresco area which welcomes the interior.
Project: Addition
Location: Ellesmere Street Mount Hawthorn
Builder: Castleprime Construction Pty Ltd;
Status: Completed (2014).
“My husband and I worked with Nathan on an extension to our 1970s Mount Hawthorn home. The work transformed our modest brick bungalow into a light-filled, contemporary family home that made the most of the property's northern aspect and delivered us much-needed space for our growing family!”
– Catherine Low
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Steelehouse Architecture was formally established in 2010 evolving out of the union of Nathan Steele and Bindi House in the early 2000’s. Nathan’s dedication to quality, unique spatial compositions and lasting client relationships have seen the practice grow to produce a varied portfolio of rewarding projects.
Steelehouse is small enough to remain responsive, highly engaged and attentive to detail. We maintain strong links with builders, landscapers, tradespeople and suppliers, which is essential to delivering successful results.
We specialise in new houses and renovations. We believe it is a great privilege to help our clients shape their living environments.
We deliver more than shells of buildings – our team's design and delivery capabilities include architecture, interiors and gardens.
For us, designing your home is about the long-term and the shorter term. Our architecture considers the bigger picture of longer term growth and change.
The practice occupies the light-filled Leake Street corner of the Pakenham Street Art Studios in Fremantle. The practice has a subtle street presence in the heritage listed former storehouse emanating from two tall timber framed double hung windows that are always open to catch the breeze. The studio is the antithesis of most commercial office spaces and exposes the sensibilities that Nathan aspires to in architectural production.
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