PEAS IN A POD DULWICH HILL CplusC Architects 2018 CplusC Architectural Workshop Pty Ltd All rights reserved. No parts may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without the prior written permission of CplusC Architectural Workshop. Registration Nominated Architect Clinton Cole 8688 License 173945c. Photographs by Murray Fredericks & Michael Lassman. For further information, please visit https://www.cplusc.com.au
Introduction The Dulwich Hill clients had already sought the expertise of an architect to update their existing home to better accommodate their expanding young family when they learned they were expecting triplets. With the family size set to change dramatically and the budget unable to expand, it became important to optimise the functionality of every square millimetre. To work with the client s budget, the existing house was largely retained, with the rear lean-to s demolished to create a new open-plan kitchen and dining space, and the existing attic space reworked to accommodate two new light-filled bedrooms and bathroom. A bold conceptual approach has been taken to accentuate the bathroom and laundry as a feature to the rear of the home. This configuration enabled everyday laundry tasks to be celebrated rather than banished to a hidden space in the home, an approach that was used throughout the project. Large sliding doors disappear seamlessly into the egg-shaped bathroom and laundry pod, allowing the internal living space to extend outdoors. Concealed retractable flyscreens have been designed to completely screen the kitchen and dining space when the glazed sliding doors are opened. When both sliding doors and retractable flyscreens are completely opened, there is no sign of any doors and the sense of being in a covered outdoor living room is achieved. An extension of the kitchen bench leads to a BBQ area with spotted gum decking and built in seating connecting the living space to the garden and playing area. 4 CplusC Architectural Workshop PEAS IN A POD 5
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NORTH OPEN TO WARM NORTH-EASTERLY WINDS (ALL SEASONS) BATH LDRY DINING FP winter(3pm) winter(9am) winter(7am) LOUNGE BED 05 / STUDY summer(9am) summer(6am) BED 04 KITCHEN winter(5pm) summer(3pm) summer(8pm) CPBD 187 WARDELL ROAD TWO STOREY RESIDENCE HOT DRY WESTERLY WINDS (SUMMER) COOL/COLD STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS (SUMMER + WINTER) 8 CplusC Architectural Workshop PEAS IN A POD 9
Key 1 Outdoor Living 2 Guest Bathroom / Laundry 3 Kitchen 4 Dining 5 Fireplace 6 Existing Lounge / Media Room 7 Existing Study 8 Existing Rumpus 9 Hallway 10 Study Pod 11 Storage 12 Bin Store 13 Productive Garden 14 Clothes Drying Area 15 Shade Structure 16 Play Structure 17 Trampoline 10 CplusC Architectural Workshop PEAS IN A POD 11
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GROUND FCL RL 39990 ALIGN TANGENT TO STAIR STRINGER. REDUCE/INCREASE RADIUS OF SMALLER CIRCLE IF NEEDED. 19MM TRIM TO CLOSE OFF NEWEL POSTS 12MM MDF PLASTERBOARD WALL BLACK CHALKBOARD PAINT R 655 430 TO ALIGN WITH KITCHEN JOINERY & OUTDOOR SEAT DRAWERS BY JOINER 875 CENTRE POINT R 415 WESTERN RED CEDAR V'BOARD TO INSIDE FACE OF POD FIXED ON 2 LAYERS 6MM MDF 743 CENTRE POINT 775 CENTRE POINT 1115 CENTRE POINT 1900 GROUND FLOOR FFL RL 36920 Spaces that are secondary to primary spaces and that often get overlooked were investigated thoroughly throughout the design process to explore what value they might provide for the occupants. The space under the stairwell is another example of the innovative thinking and design required to deliver a successful outcome for this project. The under stair space was converted into a retreat along the common circulation space, aptly named the Study Nook. The western red cedar lined nook with concealed LED lighting becomes a place to sit, relax or escape for kids and adults alike. This space is designed to adapt to new functions as the family grows and changes over time. The form and design intent of the Study Nook echoes the design of the laundry and bathroom pod located off the main living area. As evidenced in the design of the bathroom pod and Study Nook, the everyday routine of the family was flipped upside down to create fun, creative spaces. 14 CplusC Architectural Workshop PEAS IN A POD 15
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The existing pressed tin ceiling was salvaged, rediscovered and restored in the new kitchen and dining spaces providing a sense of connection and unified palette between the existing period details and the contemporary additions, while reducing landfill and embodied energy. 30 CplusC Architectural Workshop PEAS IN A POD 31
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