Comprehensive refurbishment of a heritage-listed regional pub. Works included the removal of unsympathetic past alterations, reinstatement of original heritage finishes, and full upgrades to meet current access, fire safety, and BCA compliance standards. A detailed and considered project, balancing restoration with regulatory performance.

Type

Heritage Refurbishment

Client

Down the Track

Architect

BVN

Photography

TBC

Ground Floor Plan
01

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

02

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

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Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

04

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Jennifer McMaster
Architect

This new house emerges on a empty block punctuated by three large gum trees. The most commanding, standing tall at the centre of the site, remains as the focal point of the home. The house is defined by a gently curving roof, which mimics that of the gradually sloping site.

Beyond its visual function of tying the house to the landscape, the curve provides privacy from the neighbours on the high side and bends down to open up the living areas to the light. In essence, the structure seems straight-forward, slab on ground, timber framing walls and roof, but when you add the curved rafters on top of 6m walls, built on top of finished burnished structural slab, things start to get a bit more interesting. Sprinkle the material and labour shortages on top and stir in some Covid restrictions and site shutdowns, the build no longer looks so simple.

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Jennifer McMaster
Architect

This new house emerges on a empty block punctuated by three large gum trees. The most commanding, standing tall at the centre of the site, remains as the focal point of the home. The house is defined by a gently curving roof, which mimics that of the gradually sloping site.

Beyond its visual function of tying the house to the landscape, the curve provides privacy from the neighbours on the high side and bends down to open up the living areas to the light. In essence, the structure seems straight-forward, slab on ground, timber framing walls and roof, but when you add the curved rafters on top of 6m walls, built on top of finished burnished structural slab, things start to get a bit more interesting. Sprinkle the material and labour shortages on top and stir in some Covid restrictions and site shutdowns, the build no longer looks so simple.

Excepteur nulla incididunt nostrud incididunt eiusmod in aliqua incididunt duis laborum nisi officia. Ut reprehenderit deserunt labore et amet aute sint ipsum deserunt labore quis tempor do. Cupidatat aliqua Lorem in enim. Aute dolor voluptate magna anim fugiat cillum nulla excepteur enim ad nisi. Eiusmod ipsum nulla exercitation eiusmod ex. Aute commodo sint laborum ipsum ex minim cupidatat exercitation adipisicing fugiat tempor.

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Our Impact

Reuse of existing Hardwood

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Reuse of existing Hardwood

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Reuse of existing Hardwood

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Reuse of existing Hardwood

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Our Process

Pre-Construction

1

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Material Reuse & Deconstruction Schedule
Preliminary Agreement
Early Contractor Involvement
Exterior detail of Draped House

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Early Works

2

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Material Reuse & Deconstruction Schedule
Preliminary Agreement
Early Contractor Involvement
Exterior detail of Draped House

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Structure

3

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Material Reuse & Deconstruction Schedule
Preliminary Agreement
Early Contractor Involvement
Exterior detail of Draped House

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Enclosure

4

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Material Reuse & Deconstruction Schedule
Preliminary Agreement
Early Contractor Involvement
Exterior detail of Draped House

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Interiors

5

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Material Reuse & Deconstruction Schedule
Preliminary Agreement
Early Contractor Involvement
Exterior detail of Draped House

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Aftercare

6

The convex roof, enormous glazed units made with recycled hardwood, a sunken concrete bathtub and all built within metres of a protected gum, each bringing a unique set complexity, complications and considerations.

Material Reuse & Deconstruction Schedule
Preliminary Agreement
Early Contractor Involvement
Exterior detail of Draped House

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Draped House slots between an existing scribbly gum tree.

Recognition

Awards

MBA Excellence in Housing
Winner
Draped House
2022
NSW AIA Architecture Award, Residential (New)
Winner
Draped House
2022

Publications

A Peaceful + Sustainable Sydney Home Designed To Do ‘More With Less’
The Design Files
Draped House
2022
MBA Excellence in HouDraped House by Triassing
Houses Magazine
Draped House
2022