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Finished project with The Nut National Park in the background. What was an original folly of a windmill and other outbuildings has been collected and curated into a comfortable 1 1/2 bedroom cottage. Orientation of the building makes the best of the views to local beaches and to the Green Hills beyond. Recycling and up cycling was a core focus of the project and was featured on Grand Designs Australia
Finished project with The Nut National Park in the background. What was an original folly of a windmill and other outbuildings has been collected and curated into a comfortable 1 1/2 bedroom cottage. Orientation of the building makes the best of the views to local beaches and to the Green Hills beyond. Recycling and up cycling was a core focus of the project and was featured on Grand Designs Australia
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Stanley Village Project.

ArchiPro Project Summary - A contemporary renovation in Stanley, Tasmania, seamlessly uniting three distinct structures into a cozy guesthouse and living space, completed in 2013, showcasing innovative design amidst the stunning backdrop of a historic fishing village.

Title:
Stanley Village Project
Architect:
Karmatecture
Category:
Residential/
New Builds
Completed:
2013
Price range:
$0 - $0.25m
Building style:
Contemporary
Photographers:
Karmatecture
Grand Designs Australia
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Stanley Windmill Facebook link video
Stanley Windmill Facebook link
Front, northern elevation, inclusive of the original windmill, new verandah, lounge and bed nook
Framing under construction. Builders grew a few more grey hairs connecting to the irregular geometry of the windmill folly.
Moonrise over The Nut. This small cottage is built to the closest proximity to this remnant volcanic plug of any structure apart from the chairlift gift shop. Elevated position gives the site extraordinary sea and local area pastoral views
Front elevation. Materials had to be lightweight to be accommodated on the geotechnically challenging site, fire resistant given the proximity to National Park lands, and weather tough to stand up to the often extreme weather of Stanley
Connecting link space. Golden ceiling reflects the afternoon sun and warms the space. Custom perspex artworks are illuminated for ceiling lighting. Recycled weatherboard floor (not as hard as you would think). Bookcasing and other custom joinery made from Huon Pine reclaimed from crayfish holding tanks. Original wall of the windmill and bedroom shed seen towards the rear
Windmill Cottage is the highest built point before the National Park lands of The Nut
Carpeted flooring, 100% wool gives the room real warmth and comfort. Recycled weatherboards are from the demolished North Western Tasmanian Fishermans Association building. Recycled commercial windows still show the names of the workers (the client decided to remove their mobile numbers). Bay window is a favourite spot. Clients own furniture is a mix of family antiques including the cast iron chandelier from his grandfathers family home in Queensland
Materials are robust. Ecoply shadow clad v-joint board, with harries vero board (floor had to be enclosed for BAL requirements). Builder put the gutter on the front of the cottage, without instruction, between site visits. Colours are taken from the landscape-charcoal of the basalt of The Nut, red for the iron rich soil
Entry door from The Fishermans Association Hut, salvage art deco 'mountain deer' motif acid etched doors as sidelights (protective 3m film to flat side for safety), original duck shed, now guest wc, was removed during construction and re-erected on new slab .
Inspired by the artist Rosalie Gascoigne, the receded weatherboards were used in the living areas. Boards were sealed to limit potential lead paint contamination. Grass green to bed nook is continued to the ceiling-the room glows Greenland carries views to The Green Hills to the north and The Nut to the south
The street view of the main cottage at the front of the site which is rented out as holiday accommodation-the owner lives in the new building to the rear of the site. Stanley is a "Historic Township' thus requiring consideration of the impacts of the building on the town.
The Nut from Gordons Beach. Stanley is well know for its natural beauty. Our client has resident pademelons, echidna and a grumpy old male devil. Straight at the end of this beach is a graveyard where the lLittle Penguins live
Weatherboard puzzle awaiting installation. Reuse of materials was driven by cost and a love of artefact
The owner, on the right, with some of the film crew from Gran Designs Australia
Featured also in Grand Designs Australia Magazine
Original site prior to demolition. Buildings are the windmill, bedroom shed and duck shed. The duck shed was removed from the site by crane during construction and returned and placed afterwards.
Early sketch plan showing the arrangement of structures
Early sketch elevation showing the arrangement of structures
The cottage emerges from the site. It was important to maintain the visual dominance of the Windmill. New works do not interfere with the outline of The Nut from the village
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Dulwich Hill, New South Wales
karmatecture.com.au
Karmatecture. At Karmatecture, we design spaces that feel good to live, work and grow in.We take the time to understand your ideas and the way you want to use your home or workplace, then shape them into practical, thoughtful architectural solutions. If you’re feeling unsure about council rules or what’s actually possible on your site, you’re not alone.With more than 20 years of experience working across Sydney, we’ve navigated the quirks and complexities of most local councils and handled a huge variety of project types. From heritage homes in established suburbs to contemporary residential, commercial, retail and light industrial projects, we’ve helped clients move from uncertainty to clarity. Our work has been featured across print and television, including Grand Designs Australia and Selling in the City, but what matters most to us is creating spaces that support the way people really live. The “karma” in Karmatecture reflects our belief that good architecture should create positive impact.We consider the long-term effects of every decision – from resource use through to how a space will serve people over time. Our goal is to deliver beauty, practicality and a lighter footprint. If you’re exploring ideas for your next project and want clear guidance from someone who truly listens, we’d love to talk. Get in touch with us today and let’s see what’s possible.

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