Sandy Bay House

by 1 PLUS 2 ARCHITECTURE Pty Ltd

From the Architect

This project breathes new life into an important but weary structure. Initially constructed 1908, the original property is considered among the most significant Federation – Arts and Crafts houses in Tasmania.

Restoration works were extensive, ranging from complex structural modifications to intricate, craftsman-lead renewal of internal timber and plasterwork and re-establishment of the property’s significant, mature landscape.

New additions accommodate less formal living areas and an upper level master suite. Located discretely at the rear of the existing house, they are positioned to capture morning and afternoon sun and frame mountain and river views.

A contemporary yet crafted approach was taken for the new additions which are designed to sit in con-trast with the heritage structure. Lesser in scale, yet clearly reflective of their time and place, they comple-ment the complex and visually commanding architecture of the existing house. The new construction is ge-ometrically simplified, light filled and transparent. Insulated pre-cast concrete elements provide solidity, thermal performance and planar clarity, imbuing the new with a sense of permanence and stability in keeping with that of the old.

From the Architect

This project breathes new life into an important but weary structure. Initially constructed 1908, the original property is considered among the most significant Federation – Arts and Crafts houses in Tasmania.

Restoration works were extensive, ranging from complex structural modifications to intricate, craftsman-lead renewal of internal timber and plasterwork and re-establishment of the property’s significant, mature landscape.

New additions accommodate less formal living areas and an upper level master suite. Located discretely at the rear of the existing house, they are positioned to capture morning and afternoon sun and frame mountain and river views.

A contemporary yet crafted approach was taken for the new additions which are designed to sit in con-trast with the heritage structure. Lesser in scale, yet clearly reflective of their time and place, they comple-ment the complex and visually commanding architecture of the existing house. The new construction is ge-ometrically simplified, light filled and transparent. Insulated pre-cast concrete elements provide solidity, thermal performance and planar clarity, imbuing the new with a sense of permanence and stability in keeping with that of the old.