Winter - Australian Institute of Architects

Residential Architecture – Houses Alterations & AdditionsSponsored by SCOOP PublishingThe Peter Overman Award for ResidentialArchitecture – Alterations + AdditionsKinder Shophouse27 Richmond Street, North PerthArchitecture PracticeChindarsi ArchitectsBuilderAlliance BuildersPhotographerEmma Van DordrechtJury CommentsNegotiating the existing fabric with sophistication, the additions regardoriginal forms with a gentle reverence. Weaving between them thecareful consideration of solid and void in volumes and surface providesexcellent planning of circulation and spaces, while opening access to views,which engage the inhabitant in their inner suburban fabric. Lively facadecomposition generated in concert with the interior offers a generouscontribution to this neighbourhood. The result is playful, revealing delightin the novel use of materials and elements to express this, but rigorouslycompact and dense with ideas. The project exceeded clients expectations,all accomplished within a lean budget.Architecture AwardGresley Monk Additions86 Grand Promenade, BedfordArchitecture PracticeGresley AbasBuilderH S Hyde and Son Master BuildersPhotographerBen Price, Justine MonkJury CommentsA project that is genuine, with an impeccable attention to detail and a keensense of restraint that allows the project to breathe. Delivering a clarity ofspaces with material honesty that genuinely expresses the character of theclient, the Architects sensitive and thorough response reveals a home thatrespectfully and sympathetically resides within its already established andrich context. Contextual respect was shown from the projects onset, throughmaintaining the design principle of the existing building to the appreciationof both macro and micro scaled elements both on site and adjacent. Theplanning was generously efficient, clear and without sacrificing any amenityto deliver a family home that is perfectly suited to the occupants both todayand into the future.42THE ARCHITECT 2012 ISSUE 002