HIPPED HOUSE
Rosebery, Sydney

Completed 2022

THE CHALLENGE
Our clients came to us with clear instructions - provide an additional level to their Californian bungalow, with two bedrooms and ensuite, while retaining sunlight into the existing pool during a mid summer afternoon. The site is located in the unique garden suburb of Rosebery, with specific heritage overlays and height and roof form controls. The clients entertain around their pool frequently so also needed a pool cabana and ease of access to the internal living areas.

THE SOLUTION
We used a 3D model of the site and existing dwelling to confirm the extent to which we could build without overshadowing the rear pool. This was coordinated with council roof pitch and height controls to find an optimum external form for the new rear addition.
The new upper story uses a gable/hip roof design to achieve these solar access requirements, while void spaces and skylights achieve amenity and ventilation. The existing living areas adjacent to the pool were demolished and a new living, kitchen and dining area introduced. At the rear the existing pool is retained and repaved. A new cabana structure with roof top garden gives access to a new ground floor bathroom and tandem garage. Upstairs, a master suite and second bedroom are accommodated, with clever storage areas in the pitched roof space provided.

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a black stove; large window with sunlight, a potted plant on the counter, and a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.
A backyard pool area with a modern house in the background, surrounded by lush trees and palm trees, with a dog swimming in the pool.
A backyard scene with a swimming pool in the foreground, a small dog walking near a man in swimwear, and a modern wooden outdoor lounge area with plants and cushions in the background.
A modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, a black faucet, and a person walking down a wooden staircase, with natural light coming through a window, and a green plant on top of the cabinets.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gray wall with circular black and red accents, a concrete planter with green trailing plants, and a ceiling with natural light coming through a small window.
Modern indoor-outdoor space with a wooden wall, large glass windows, and potted succulents outside. Inside features a minimalist wooden chair, a black chair, a table with a large decorative vase, a small yellow-capped glass, and a barstool. There is lush greenery beyond the windows and a patio with stone flooring.
Kitchen countertop with a stove, oven, and a large concrete planter filled with green and pink leafy plants. There are wooden cabinets and light-colored walls.
An outdoor shower with rainwater pouring from a round, dark showerhead attached to a beige pipe on a textured blue tiled wall. The wall has a curved concrete top with a small succulent plant hanging over the edge. The shower is illuminated by bright sunlight, creating shadows on the wall.
A backyard scene with a man in orange swimming trunks sitting by a swimming pool with a small dog. The background features a modern house with a glass wall, potted plants, large trees, and palm trees, under a clear blue sky.
Interior of a modern room with a sloped ceiling featuring a skylight, a large window with a view of trees, a wooden wardrobe, a bed with neutral-colored bedding, a small side table with a framed photo and decorative items, a black chair, and a gray carpet.
Modern bathroom with a vanity, mirror, toilet, and a window with wooden slats, featuring minimalist design and natural light.
Looking upward through a concrete architectural opening with a large, black, circular outdoor showerhead centered in the frame. The background features a clear blue sky, some trees, and a curved building with reflective blue-tiled exterior wall.

PROJECT TEAM
Builder: PacMac
Structural: Pointmark
Hydraulics: JHA
Landscape: Tanya Woods
Photography: Katherine Lu
Styling: Holly Irvine Studio

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