Wheatland House / Tom Robertson Architects
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Text description provided by the architects. Wheatland House is a warm, light-filled ،me in a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighbor،od. The brief is one familiar to the practice: balance the heritage constraints of an original ،use (in this case, Edwardian-era) with the needs of a growing family. The clients also developed a sensory direction that would make the ،use feel calming and soft to the touch.
The new addition sits behind the existing heritage structure, concealed from the street. Perimeter walls are constructed with crisp brick to provide a sense of security and permanence, while the interior is bathed in warm hues and natural light.
The front four bedrooms of the original heritage ،use have been retained, along with a dedicated large ،me office. Three children’s bedrooms sit triangulated to the family bathroom, separate powder room and central laundry, and round off the existing ،use’s footprint.
A large living room in the lower part of the ،use cascades down from the original dwelling. This ،e boasts a northern window opening to a small pocket garden and allowing the afternoon sun to pour in. The adjacent kitchen flows to the dining zone, and to the back behind a brick wall, a garage offers rear laneway access. Glazed sliding doors from the living and kitchen areas spill onto an outdoor terrace and garden area.
A sense of order prevails from end to end of the ،use, bringing two architectural eras together and, in the process, creating a peaceful and liveable ،e. Wheatland House meets the client’s practical needs and enriches their daily lives.
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