Morotai Cottage
The project consists of alterations and additions to an existing cottage in Castlecrag, designed to meet the needs of a young family. A simple red brick cottage, Morotai’s existing foundation contributes well to the streetscape, with simple brick detail, a tiled roof and sandstone base. The original form will be retained, a previously added extension removed along with an impractical single garage.
A single-level rear extension is proposed, containing north-facing internal and external living spaces broken down by a landscaped courtyard between folded metal roofs all adjacent to a new swimming pool. New bedrooms and a bathroom are contained within the roof space.
A metal clad dormer peeks out from the roof, containing a study. This, along with a carport sympathetic to the roof forms at the rear, is the only hint of the new work visible from the street. Construction has commenced and the project is due for completion mid-2024.