PROJECT OVERVIEW
A contemporary two-storey knockdown rebuild in Revesby, designed around northern rear sunlight, family living and a compact suburban site.
Location: Revesby, NSW
Project Type: Custom New Home / Knockdown Rebuild
Council: Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Approval: DA Approved
PROJECT GALLERY
THE BRIEF
The objective was to replace the existing modest dwelling with a significantly more functional family home while maintaining an appropriate scale for the established Revesby streetscape. The design needed to provide generous living areas, a double garage, separate media and lounge spaces, an alfresco area and improved bedroom accommodation without overcrowding the relatively narrow suburban block. Just as importantly, the home needed to make the most of the site’s favourable northern rear orientation.
THE DESIGN RESPONSE
The main family living areas were positioned towards the rear of the home, where large openings could take advantage of northern and eastern sunlight. This arrangement provides winter solar access to the principal living spaces and rear private open space while also creating opportunities for natural cross ventilation during warmer months. The front elevation was designed to give the double garage a more integrated appearance rather than allowing it to dominate the façade. The upper balcony and front patio project forward of the main building line, helping layer the elevation and visually incorporate the garage into the overall architectural composition. Despite a site width of only 12.19 metres, the design accommodates substantial family living while retaining compliant setbacks, landscaped area and private open space
PROJECT OUTCOME
Raine House demonstrates how a relatively compact suburban site can accommodate a substantial contemporary family home without sacrificing natural light, usable outdoor space or streetscape presentation. The design received Development Approval from Council, allowing the original dwelling to be demolished and replaced with the new two-storey residence. The completed home retains the key architectural intent of the approved design, including its strong rendered forms, dark masonry elements, upper-level balcony and integrated garage frontage.