New South Wales
This project involved a major renovation to a magnificent 1932 Spanish Mission house by interwar architect Frederick Glynn Gilling. Our approach was to restore the building to its essence by removing anything extraneous and celebrating its core features. Within these pared back interiors we created a new layer of contemporary details that sensitively respond to the Mediterranean style.
The extent of the project included the creation of an entirely new basement level with arched doorways to the garden, a new pool, an underground tunnel from the garage to a lift in the centre of the house and all new interiors. Vue De La Cote is a heritagelisted house with substantial significance approaching its centenary and this renovation equips it for many more years to come.
We could not wish for anything more in a home. We wanted a functional modern home with every convenience that also honoured the Spanish heritage of the house. We are absolutely delighted with the result. From the magnificent stone kitchen to the pool and spa that was added, from the reimagined formal living room to the added ensuites, every room is aesthetically satisfying and very well used!
Atoma Design, ESD/Basix
Dormer HVAC services, Mechanical
GSA Planning, Town Planner
JN Engineering, Hydraulic/Stormwater
John Oultram Heritage, Heritage Consultant
M&G Consulting Engineers, Structural Engineer
Mainpower, Electrical Consultant
Raffaello Rosselli, DA Architect
Richards Stanisich, Architect
Secret Gardens (soft landscape works only), Landscape Consultant
Veris Australia, Building Surveyor
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.
