Gayamaygal
New South Wales
Ghost Gum House re-imagines a 1901 cottage located on a long narrow site in the heart of Manly. A two storey rear extension emerges from the original heritage house and is punctuated by a central courtyard, marking where old meets new and creating a pause in the linear flow of the site. A protective roof folds over tapered walls, directing sightlines to the north and south and shielding the upper level from the many adjoining neighbours to the east and west. The rear form gradually rises towards the north, culminating in a cathedral-like master bedroom and two storey volume that draws daylight dramatically into an open plan living space below. The heart of the home, a joyous place for a young family of six to come together.Â
A combination transformative changes and adaptive reuse converge, preserving the heritage charm while creating a backdrop for family life to thrive.
"APA have created a beautiful home for our family of six in Manly. We retained the
historical front of our home whilst demolishing and completely re-building the rear of our house.We are delighted with the resulting light, well designed and functional space with a
beautiful connection between the old and new parts of the house. The design is perfect for our family’s lifestyle, with efficient use of all possible space and seamless connection with outdoor living areas.APA listened to our requirements and designed a customised solution which we
love! We highly recommend Adriano and the team at APA."
Adriano Pupilli, Design Architect
Julia Koenig, Graduate of Architecture
Alex Volfman, Graduate of Architecture
Partridge Engineers, Structural Engineer
Harrison & Morris Consultancy Pty Ltd, Hydraulic Consultant
SKL Planning, Town Planner