Quarry House is a shared vision between client and architect to renovate the clients existing workers cottage in Northcote into an architect designed, three-bedroom family home. With high-level design ambitions, the home was designed to function as a warm and comfortable family home with a depth of character connected to a series of courtyard gardens designed by Woven Landscapes.
The client had an interest in Australian mid-century modern design. Their tastes are reflected in the extension with a strong combination of natural materials – concrete, masonry and local spotted gum define the living, kitchen and multi-purpose room, and, effective but understated detailing.
High ceilings create room for spacious modern living, while retaining the modest grandeur of the heritage character from the existing portion of the house. Existing spaces are refurbished respectfully to retain the heritage character with new functional additions. The existing house contains the two bedrooms and presents a Victorian façade to the street with a new tiled veranda to refurbish the existing heritage character.
The selection of raw materials and the direct connection to private garden courtyards creates an inner-city oasis.
Quarry House was the winner of the Residential Alterations & Additions category in the Architeam Awards 2023 and shortlisted in the Australian Institute of Architects Awards and Houses Awards.
Built by B.F.C Built | Landscapes by Woven Landscapes