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The LJ Heritage house is an alterations to an existing heritage house on the Central Coast.

Our proposal maximises the use and capabilities of the existing heritage listed brick-veneer dwelling for the growing needs of a young family. The development proposes an addition to the rear of the building envelope whilst not altering the internal or external character of the home as it exists.

Throughout the design process, utmost care was taken to ensure the integrity of the heritage listed Post War bungalow remained. The gabled metal roof projecting from behind the existing building envelope mirrors and emphasises the angle of the existing tiled roof. A low-roofed linking connection from old dwelling to new addition wraps under the existing eave so as to leave the roof intact.

Further, the black profiled metal cladding in combination with new timber and recycled brick elements references and enhances the colour tones of the existing dwelling. Brick from the demolition of the old garage and laundry will be recycled and repurposed in feature walls throughout the dwelling. Subtle curves in the detail and planning of the design further reference the concentric steps to the front porch.

Multiple options were investigated with the chosen scheme seeking to provide a modern take on the existing house, both in form and material while providing a new modern pool house and garage.

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Fabric Architecture is a contemporary design studio located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. We focus on Architecture and design - from buildings to public space, to small scale bespoke furniture design.

Fabric was founded on the belief that Architecture, no matter how large or small, is not a matter of style or trend but an ability to create social interaction and help shape an individuals experience in this world, both in the larger context right down to one’s tactile experience in their immediate surrounding environment. It is throughout this experience that perceptions are altered, building types are re-imagined and new ways of experiencing architecture realised.

We work inclusively with our clients: to work up an open brief, to imagine all possibilities, to open dialogue for collaborative problem solving and to discover methods for providing intentioned yet specific design solutions to real needs.  We feel the most successful projects have both an openness and specificity, so that change may occur but the fundamental ideas remain intact. We seek to create buildings that make intuitive sense at every scale, from the holistic notions of site planning, down to the tangible experience of the touch of a material.

Our approach to Architecture in a constantly changing digital age is all inclusive; with social, practical, economical and environmental issues integrated within the design process. We consider Architecture to be a process of dialogue and we involve selected experts and consultants, across multiple disciplines, in every stage of the design process.