Salgo Kitching House
2012 Gadi Country / Bronte NSW
Ugly duckling transformed into beautiful swan.
Our clients approached us before purchasing this house. We agreed that whilst it was an ugly duckling, it had many strengths and was just waiting to become a beautiful swan.
Modern Life, Historic Ground
A contemporary reworking built on sandstone memory and form.
The house was a now unrecognisable inter-war bungalow with post WWII Austerity Period additions. It was built over the foundations of a colonial-era sandstone house and stables, the remains of which are evident in the rear boundary wall, a sandstone well and adjacent remnant stable building.
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“The bedrooms and main living area of the existing house needed a few coats of paint. However, the kitchen and laundry cut the house off from the back yard.”
The main bedroom also needed an ensuite, and the main bathroom and central hallway more light. A basement room was converted into guest accommodation.
Our courageous clients lived in the house throughout the two-stage build. Their patience, understanding of the creative process and impeccable aesthetic judgement made this a delightful project.
Awards & Recognition
2015 AIA NSW Residential Architecture Award
Shortlisted
2015 AIA NSW Sustainable Architecture Award
Shortlisted
2013 Houses Awards
Shortlisted
2013 Waverley Design Award
Salgo Kitching House Gallery
| Project info | Details |
|---|---|
| Team | Sam Crawford, Karen Erdos, Wendy James |
| Consultants | Landscape Architect – Glenn Murray, Melissa Wilson Quantity Surveyor – QS Plus Structural Engineer – Northrop Hydraulic Engineer – O’Hearn Consulting |
| Photographer | Brett Boardman |
| Awards | 2015 AIA NSW Residential Architecture Award – Shortlisted 2015 AIA NSW Sustainable Architecture Award – Shortlisted 2013 Houses Awards – Shortlisted 2013 Waverley Design Award |
| Published | Houses Kitchens + Bathrooms Issue 08 |
| Completion | 2012 |
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