inner suburbs

simpson wilson architects

102 alexander street crows nest nsw 2065 australia
tel: 02 9439 3086 mob: 0409 395 140

Artarmon house
Alterations to a californian bungalow in a heritage area of Artarmon. The original bungalow was retained in it's entirety, maintaining coherence with the heritage quality of the street, while all new living areas were located at the rear open up to the garden, the view and the sun.This house was designed and built prior to the introduction of basix,however it achieves a energy score of 27 and a water score of 25.

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Riverview house
An addition to a very solid 1960's house facing a bush reserve. The new addition contains new living and kitchen areas and makes a feature of a once hidden sandstone foundation wall. The light and airy quality of the addition is complemented by the heavy nature of the existing dwelling to create a fun, quirky and unusual house.The house features a 13,000 litre water storage tank concealed beneath the carport which feeds toilets, washing machine and garden watering.

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Lewisham house
The project involved extensive demolitions to make way for new living and bedroom areas with a central courtyard and a rear terrace which opens out to a garden at the north. The building employs environmental principles including passive solar design, water efficiency, on site storm water detention and reuse, recycled materials and efficient appliances

Willoughby House
Alterations to a small 1960’s suburban house. A generous hall, large bedrooms and a northern aspect formed the basis for a complete makeover.
The house was rendered, a verandah added to address the street, and new living areas and kitchen extended to the north. The open interplay of garden, courtyard and house create a spaciousness which lends itself well to the lifestyle of the family