The XYZ house's original dwelling was designed by architect GE Swallow in 1962 and is a beautifully intact example of early ’60s West Australian modernist architecture. Mark Aronson Architecture recently provided the structure with alterations and additions for the owners, extruding the existing living space out and into the garden via a narrow, glazed, single-storey addition.
"I think everyone we were bidding against wanted to knock it down. Although that might have been more sensible, I fall in love too easily." Robbie Walker discusses the Glass Link House, which once had a fake tile roof, nasty aluminium windows and a dodgy add-on, but is now a delightful family home.
The Quay West building in Sydney’s historic Rocks precinct is a luxury residential and hospitality building that has recently undergone a facelift.
All photography by Daniel Fuge. ADR talks to Nicola Dovey of Drawing Room Architecture about the studio’s recent renovation project – Wilson Street – which has added ample new space to a much-loved family home. Can you share some insight into your clients – have they been at this address for some time? Their […]
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