By Ansari Architects
Challenge
The owners of this beautiful house, which was quite large to begin with but featured a rabbit warren of oversized living areas and small bedrooms, needed more space for their growing family.
In order to create more usable space while retaining the property's size and art-deco charm, we decided tohelped convert the existing single garage into another bedroom.
Solution
The initial design brief included a full bathroom and children's retreat. But after discussion with the owners, we realised that the house already had enough bathtubs, showers and play areas for the kids.
This meant we didn't need to add unnecessary space or additional volume to the property, which saved the customer a great deal of time, money and materials.
There were several benefits to converting the garage instead of subdividing one of the property's larger rooms, too - it meant the newly created space was autocratic and could be used as a guest bedroom with a separate entrance.
The garage’s additional space also meant we could add an ensuite to our plans - yet another guest bedroom advantage. Finally, the existing space was neglected and unused anyway, as the property already featured a double garage.
Result
The end result is a tranquil, modern bedroom with an art-deco twist that echoes the rest of the property's aesthetic. The change from a facade with garage door to a steel framed window also added to the home's appeal. In 2018, the project was featured in the Family Issue of Homelife Magazine, which you can find on our Recognition page.
Whether it's a new building, renovation, extension or interior refurbishment, Ansari Architects' aim is to deliver personalised projects and solutions. This is made easier by the fact that Ansari Architects is just one person - Alexandra Ansari
Born and educated in Germany, Alexandra graduated from the Technical University of Darmstadt in 2003 before migrating to Australia the same year.
She has worked for leading architectural firms and gained extensive experience in Brisbane and Melbourne, and registered as an architect in 2009.
Alexandra has continued her passion by establishing Ansari Architects in 2012.