playfound&co.
14 Quinton Road
TheHome
ThePeople
Vanessa, Alex, Anna, Indie
A place for work-life harmony - work, study, rest, host
Creating pockets of space for activity and non-activity
TheArchitecture
Built in the 1900s, double brick, federation style semi
Front of the house is heritage listed
Good views of the ocean from within the house
Honouring the history and facade of the house and space
Creating a space that feels lived in and warm
TheIntentions
Manly, NSW 2095 &co.
Potentially an Airbnb home
Modern, has texture, integration of modern and history, energy efficient
Appreciating nature within the space
TheHome
TheArchitecture
ThePeople
Creating private and public spaces within the home
Creating zones of space for activity and rest
Honouring the natural world
Connecting indoors and outdoors
TheIntentions
“Lightisapowerfulsubstance.Wehaveaprimalconnectiontoit. Inaway,lightunitesthespiritualworldandtheephemeral,physicalworld.
James Turrell, American Light and Space Artist
GroundFloorPlan
KeyChanges
Reorganisation of Living space and previous
Bedroom 3
Changes to fireplace and flow of the space
Extension of a hidden Laundry and Powder Room
Reconstruction of Kitchen space
Bedroom3
Study/Bedroom Space
Custom joinery for ergonomic reasons and storage
LaundryandPowderRoom
Solitude space in an otherwise busy area
Creates opportunity for an open plan in the kitchen
KitchenandDining
Greater flow to the backyard and living space
Most welcoming and public area
Bedroom3
Study/Bedroom Space
Custom joinery for ergonomic reasons and storage
Use of light and golden undertones to capture light from northern-facing windows
Natural materials and quieter complementary colour schemes that mimic nature
LaundryandPowderRoom
Solitude space in an otherwise busy area
Additional laundry drying space and temporary storage
Creates opportunity for an open plan in the kitchen
KitchenandDining
Greater flow to the backyard and living space
Most welcoming and public area
Most prominent use of light as a way of invitation
Transitions interior to exterior space
