Sky Fall

This Devonport villa and the original, lean-to kitchen felt dark and cramped, despite a generous footprint. Using an elevated pavilion as the concept, we rebuilt the kitchen and dining room addition. Raising the roof to match the height of this existing villa, created large north and east-facing glazing that draws the sun into each space. This immediately opened up the main floor to the sky, bringing a sense of lightness, and emphasised its position overlooking the large garden and the passing ships beyond. Fine steel joinery is used internally on the main floor and to frame the stairwell, creating a contemporary connection to the lower floor. The glazed stairwell directs light into the second lounge below, connecting to the childrens’ bedrooms the large garden. The original floor becomes the adults’ domain, with a home office, ensuite, and sunroom that opens to the newly landscaped front courtyard.