Coburg Freeboard House / WALA

© Tess Kelly
Text description provided by the architects. The homeowners purchased this old weatherboard bungalow in a quiet neighborhood with the idea of completely renovating it as a family home to settle down with their young children. The extensive brief included partial restoration and repair to the front of the house and a new double-story extension to the rear. A generously sized site allowed for the creation of different zones within the main footprint of the house, punctuated by pockets of greenery in the form of courtyards to “bring the outdoors in”. 
© Tess Kelly
The property is situated in a region that is classified as an overland flow path area, which meant that our design response had to address multiple stipulations related to developments in such flood-prone residential zones. The new addition had to be elevated substantially to meet the stringent freeboard requirements, and ensure that any overland flow paths are unimpeded.

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