A reflection of natural beauty.
When our client approached us to extend their 1950s cottage in Mylor, the brief was clear: to create contemporary family spaces without compromising the original cottage’s country character, nor the surrounding Adelaide Hills bushland.
The logical place to build - where an old kitchen extension already existed - was orientated west, a constraint within which we worked to carefully frame key landscape views and create tranquil spaces for contemplation, while limiting excessive glazing.
CLIENT
Private
IMAGES
Palms Photography
LAND OF
Peramangk and Kaurna Aboriginal peoples
COLLABORATORS
SUHO
Aube Projects
Haus Built
SA Bushfire Solutions
JAC Engineers
AWARDS
Contrast and harmony.
On this prominent site, the challenge was synthesising contemporary design with the cottage’s traditional character. Surface-charred timber cladding offers distinctive contrast to the original red brick and stone, adding depth and satisfying bushfire safety requirements. Similarly, strong horizontal lines play against the cottage’s complex forms, while new gable roofs echo the original, creating a visual dialogue between the old and the new.
Building on the footprint of the original extension minimised site disturbance, and preserved the surrounding landscape. The result: a sensitively modernised home that achieves natural light and cross-ventilation, and celebrates both the original cottage’s charm and the surrounding bushland.
Indoors, natural timber wall linings, woven floor coverings, and green stone create warmth that highlights the property’s connection to nature. At the heart of the home, a striking kitchen island transforms everyday gatherings into cherished moments, reflecting our belief that the best residential architecture supports how families actually live.
Seamless synergy.
