Napoleon House by Studio Ilk

ArchiPro Project Summary - A sustainable addition to a 1890s weatherboard cottage in Battery Point, featuring innovative design, energy-efficient systems, and a commitment to heritage preservation.

Title:: Napoleon House
Architect:: Studio Ilk
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

The second project we have done for a fearless client, this addition to a 1890s weatherboard cottage in the sensitive heritage area of Battery Point, is designed to be zoned into separate areas allowing maximum flexibility of use. The compartmented design means only the areas of the building which are in use are heated and illuminated.

The building incorporates reverse veneer construction, ‘super insulation’, innovative curtain wall window detailing, rainwater harvesting, natural gas hydronic heating, passive ventilation, low energy lighting, use of salvaged materials and FSC certified timbers. Our commission included all in-built cabinetry and the freestanding timber furniture in the new areas.This home demonstrates that a concrete, glass and timber structure can be built sustainably resulting in a 7+ star rated building and greatly appreciated the monumental efforts of Jackman Builders in its construction.

We are delighted that the project was featured on Grand Designs Australia .

Photographer: Jason Busch

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Studio Ilk takes an inclusive and collaborative approach to design. We listen deeply to produce truly unique responses to each project, site and client. Adapting not only to the intricacies of each new site, but also seeking to understand the people behind the brief.

We continually evolve the way we work, informed by people, place and the greater societal context in which we practice, always seeking to respect and foster local values and craftsmanship, so that the result is functional and enduring solutions that enrich daily life for our clients, whether residential or commercial.