At Home iwth the Architect in Kensington
Please join AAA when we will be opening Kensington House which has been renovated by the award winning Sam Crawford Architects.
"A young family purchased a 1970's red brick home, driven by a desire to live more simply. Underpinned by solid bones, the renovation was a joyous exercise in restraint", said Sam Crawford.
The brief was to design a robust, family-friendly renovation, suitable for parents with three energetic children, within a firm budget.
The house is in a prime location adjacent to scrubby bushland overlooking a golf course. Double brick and with a typical 70s layout of multiple separate rooms, it also came with a level yard and a huge pool.
Sam Crawford Architects' main interventions were spatial – upstairs, removing walls to open up living spaces and downstairs the opposite, converting oversized spaces into separate more well-proportioned rooms.
Despite the challenges of material delays and rising costs caused by the pandemic, the result is a series of careful alterations to create a comfortable, warm home.
Internally the entry level was re-configured to house a foyer/mud room, generous open kitchen, living, dining and a parent’s bedroom/bathroom. Existing structural slabs were exposed, cut and polished for a terrazzo-like floor finish. Two skylights, a timber screen and a fine timber and steel balustrade add light and detail to the updated entry sequence.
Downstairs, oversized rooms were re-configured to create three equal-sized spacious bedrooms, a study, rumpus, bathroom and laundry.
Existing timber and aluminium windows in poor condition were replaced with new white timber windows. Where window sizes and sill locations were changed, and the existing bricks could not be matched, similar bricks were used, revealing the history of the house.
Carefully chosen finishes and fittings, such as tiles and light fittings, were selected with costs and quality firmly in mind. The affordable detailing and materiality of the built-in joinery, in blue, green and neutral colours, allowed generous fit outs throughout the home.
"Sitting within stunning gardens lovingly landscaped by their clients, this house is going to be a great family home for many years to come. More with less", said Sam Crawford.
Dont miss seeing this amazing renovation, so book now.
Photographer - © Brett Boardman Photography
Instructions
In consideration of others, please do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Event is not wheelchair accessible, children under 12 not permitted and no pets allowed. The residence will be open for one hour.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Street address will be emailed to attendees 2 days prior to event.
Booking Instructions for AAA Members
Enter your AAA membership number (Including the 3-letter prefix) to the promotional code box and an additional ticket type for members will be shown.
