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A concept design for a modest and inexpensive prefabricated housing option, each module is a self -contained single bedroom dwelling, however can be coupled to provide multiple housing options. Designed to be ridged and easily transported by road, modules are located on site and lowered onto post footing around the perimeter of the module before being fixed in position and connected to services.
The low-set, modular design can be configured to take advantage of difficult sites while the flexible plan arrangement provides compact yet efficient living and private areas.
The design is well suited for affordable housing, granny flats or holiday homes and provides and caters for a growing need for greater density and versatile living solutions for our suburbs.

A modest addition to an early post-war high-set dwelling in Tarragindi which seeks to introduce important diagrammatic changes to the house. This $300,000 extension illustrates an intervention which complements the existing house to clarify the important spaces, improve connection to the outdoors and develop a stronger identity for the existing house. The extension is still in design stages and will be proceeding to documentation in the near future.

Developed for a private interest this concept proposal seeks to improve the standard of affordable, relocatable housing. Designed to be prefabricated off site using sandwich panels and steel framing, the compact house features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom within a 72m2 envelope . The versatile design can be situated on variety of lot sizes down to 250m2 (as pictured) while still maintaining usable yard space. An exercise in maintaining absolute efficiency in both the plan and construction methodology.

A modern and bold extension on a heritage house in Ascott which I have had the pleasure of working on during my time at Arkhefield. The two level extension adds generous open plan living dining and kitchen areas and a large upstairs master suite. with a budget of $1M the Kidston street extension is a clear demonstration of building a complementary bold and modern extension neatly integrated into an existing dwelling. Currently out to tender, construction on the extension is due to start early 2021

Perched upon the ridgeline overlooking the Kooralbyn Valley, Edge retreat seeks to both blend in and make the most of its picturesque surrounds. The internal spaces are arranged around a robust diagram with a simple enfilade of rooms situated between an internal corridor and a linear verandah with every room offered expansive views, cross ventilation and access to outdoor space. The living areas are situated on the northeast while the private rooms unfold westward adhering to a rigorous 3.6m grid, alternating between served bedrooms and servant wet areas affording residents maximum acoustic privacy. Additional ancillary spaces occupy pop-outs along the internal corridor adding utility and occupation to the primary house circulation.