Millswood House

The existing residence is a ‘turn of the century’ double fronted cottage. The aim of the design was to maintain the current character by using the roof form as the basis for the extension.

At ground level, the cottage is brought back to its original form, by removing the small extension. The east - west axis is maintained through the interior, strengthening the ‘corridor’, which is common to this style of home. A link is created between the old and the new, using glazing and negatives on both sides as internalized green spaces. The form at the second story takes cues from the existing roofline, minimising the impact it has at street level and allows the two forms, old and new, to sit comfortably

as one.

The form at the second story takes cues from the existing roofline, minimising the impact it has at street level and allows the two forms, old and new, to sit comfortably as one. The introduction of the 'cat ear' or the inverted roof line, allowed us to create the width necessary on the floor plate, to accommodate the master bedroom, the robe and the ensuite.

Year: 2017

Location: Millswood, SA

Traditional custodians: Kaurna

Client: Private

Project team: Dave Bickmore, Graham Charbonneau, Olivier Martin

Collaborators: Kate Russo

Builder: Harrold & Kite

Photographer: David Sievers

Awards: Winner – Colorbond Steel Award – 2018 Australian Institute of Architects Awards (SA)

Winner – John Schenk Award for Alterations and Additions – 2018 Australian Institute of Architects Awards (SA)

Best in State SA – Residential Design – 2018 Australian Interior Design Awards

Silver – Built Environment – 2018 DIA Awards