the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation
Western Australia
Located on a street with significant heritage value and character, the Coleman Bajrovic Residence is a two-storey home for a couple and their adult son. It features a striking, yet contextually appropriate form, which reinterprets the surrounding pitched roofs of Shenton Park and cleverly reinterprets the local planning policies. As the living spaces were located towards the street, careful consideration of planning and screening was used to balance privacy, light, and connection the outdoor spaces.
Our brief was for a downsizer with a mid-century vibe and a point of difference. It needed to be energy-efficient, low-maintenance, have good storage, with texture, and wall space to accommodate our art collection. Our home takes advantage of the northern aspect, and achieves all we desired. The spectacular butterfly roof, textured brickwork and marriage of timber and floor-to-ceiling glass provides the ‘wow’ factor. We love the flow between our living/dining open space, to the landscaped courtyards making entertaining easy. It’s comfortable and a pleasure to live in.
JACQUI BRITTO, Project Architect
MATT DAVIS, Design Architect
SAM KLOPPER, Design Architect
SHERIDAN KELLY, INTERIOR DESIGNER
ALFALFA, Landscape Consultant
DRYKA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Structural Engineer
THERMARATE, ESD Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
