Semi-Detached House
RENOVATION 5 -BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
COMPLETED: 2007
ARCHITECT: CHENCHOW LITTLE
PHOTOS: JOHN GOLLIN | BART MAIORANA
LOCATION: RANDWICK
Designed with a louvred superstructure akin to a verandah surrounding the existing semi-detached house, the structure includes both indoor and outdoor living areas. It creates a cool space between the inside and outside of the house, giving the owners lots of options for how to use the area and move around. Instead of just sticking to the usual design for a semi-detached house, Chenchow Little Architects got creative with two layers: one with aluminium louvres and glass doors, and another with glass louvres. Each layer has its own function and looks. This in-between space not only makes the inside of the house feel bigger by adding depth to the outside, but it also helps keep things cool naturally by letting air flow through all the rooms and bringing sunlight into the kitchen.