Location: Geelong West VIC 3218
House Size: 4BR, 217m²
Average Daily Energy Use: 6kWh
Project Type: 1940s WB renovated in 2017
Builder: Don Sell
Designer: RT Architects
About the house
Like many young growing families with work and life demands shifting, the program for Casa Familia was adaptable spaces that can evolve over the years as family lifestyle demands change.
The original 1940’s Californian bungalow frontage is protected by a heritage overlay, paying homage to an era past. The original central hallway steps down to a contemporary polished concrete floor, signalling the transition between eras. This internal transition is reflected in the change of external aesthetic from period to modern.
North facing sliding doors capitalise on the natural winter light and grant extension of space into the established garden. Honest finishes comforted a single income budget, yet most importantly highlighted the exclusive beauty of raw materials. Minimal fixed furniture with multifunctional storage provides pre-meditated detail for purpose-built adaptability. When home means family, work and play, it’s a Casa Familia.
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Suppliers:
- Energy rater - Glen Rodgers, Zero C Architects
- Rooftop solar - City to Surf Solar
- Grey water system - Just Water Solutions
- Reclaimed timber - Timber Zoo
- Window Joinery – Pickerings
- Joinery (cabinets) – Linro Joinery
Ryan Thompson, RT Architects, M:0418 174 596, E: ryan@rtarchitect.com.au, www.rtarchitect.com.au
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House information sheets
Zoominar Recording
Homeowners:
Ryan & Lucy Thomson
Experts:
Architect: Ryan Thomson, RT Architects
Energy rater: Glen Rodgers, Zero C Architects
Solar installer: Kurt Pamvouxoglou, City 2 Surf Solar