Bowerbird Nest
Tucked behind a 1960s home, this discreet studio facilitates ageing in place, allowing its owners to stay put in their much-loved suburb. Its design and siting establish privacy and allow the existing home to be occupied by others. The broadening layout creates the illusion of generous spaces, while walls of joinery design plentiful storage into the architecture, defining different areas within this compact studio.
Passive design principles ensure the home requires minimal intervention from heating and cooling systems. In the summer months, generous overhangs protect the glazing, while the concrete slab radiates cosy warmth from the sun-soaked floors during winter.
This carefully crafted space contributes to the subtle densification of our Canberra suburbs.
COMPLETED IN COLLABORATION WITH ALLAN SPIRA ARCHITECTS
