Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of the award-winning houses from the 2024 Australian Institute of Architects, ACT Architecture Awards, Bookend Addition. Bookending the front and rear of an existing mid century Seidler-inspired dwelling are 2 interventions that respect the original design. At the front an undercroft area has been infilled to provide storage and a place for creative pursuits. At the rear a contrasting 2-storey form holds new living and sleeping spaces.
Overcoming a challenging position on a wedge-shaped block, the new form is like a Tetris piece that hugs the existing dwelling while stepping to work with boundary setbacks. As a deliberate contrast to the existing dwelling's cream brick, the new addition is clad in vertical Shou Sugi Ban, with a base of cream bricks, salvaged from a removed section of the rear façade, blending old and new together.
Bookend Addition is a light touch approach that enhances the dwelling’s liveability with a striking light-filled form that makes the most of its unique position adjacent to bushland.
2 November | Saturday 2.30 - 3.30pm
Tickets | General Admission | $25 | Craft + Design Canberra Members | $20 | Bookings Essential
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Studio Heim is focused on creating architecture with an understanding of human scale, which is both socially and environmentally sustainable. Embedded in each design process is a commitment to creating spatially rich environments that are evocative and playful yet practical and liveable.
By developing a relationship with clients, every project can be delivered with a unique response, tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
Image Credit: Studio Heim | Bookend Addition | Photograph by Mathew Sherren Photography