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Window, window, window | PANOV—SCOTT

An early project of Panov—Scott, designed in 2014, for immediate family and crafted with love over many years. The exigent project required great architectural economy, but allowed an engagement over time in which integration of landscape and built form could enrich the experience of the other.

The project called for three additional rooms and a new entrance stair, to an existing house by the beach for extended family and guests. The works are largely under the footprint of the existing house, so as to minimally impact the surrounding landscape.

Over the years these three small rooms in addition to the existing house have become emblematic for us of the act of doing very little. A low-resolution architecture that eschews virtuosic technical making but nonetheless enables heightened experience and facilitates an enduring connection with country.

HOGAN HOUSE | SDA

Discover Hogan House, where heritage meets contemporary elegance in the heart of Hamilton. This project seamlessly merges the original character of a former shop front with a modern rear extension, preserving the area’s rich history while embracing future living. Crafted by an owner-builder, the home showcases adaptive reuse of original materials, blending old and new with finesse. From the preserved brick structure to the bespoke furniture made from reclaimed roof beams and copper gutters, every detail reflects a commitment to authenticity and innovation. Lightwells and strategic windows flood the space with natural light, enhancing the connection between indoors and outdoors. With a well-organised layout catering to family needs, including interconnected living spaces and a serene courtyard with a pool, Hogan House is a testament to collaborative design and sustainable living. Experience a home where craftsmanship and creativity converge to create a unique, personalised sanctuary.

Kempster Road Guesthouse | EJE

Takamuna is an aboriginal term meaning ‘House on a Hill’. This site provides great views across Merewether and the Pacific.

The guesthouse has been carefully placed at the northern end of the property, below the existing garage to have a low impact on the existing residence.

Allowing for a generous shaded outdoor space a timber pergola on the north-eastern side of the Takamuna residence has been arranged to work geometrically with all different building orientations.

The contemporary style of the guesthouse including sandstone plinth, timber structures, high level glazing and floating low-pitched skillion roof, evokes the notion of longevity like the character of the existing residence.

The aesthetic of the guesthouse with natural and warm materials tried to create a well-articulated texture of great sensibility to its environment. The play between existing architectural elements and a contemporary Australian style, expressed in materiality and form provides its own layer of history.

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