In the 1950s Bedford was a new subdivision of small, repeated plan houses on the outskirts of a small Perth City. By the 2010?s, urban growth, infill and improved public transport had drawn this area closer to the inner suburban belt and improved the amenity and appeal of the area. Attracted by the opportunities to design an affordable adaptation of an outdated suburban housing model, 15 minutes from the city centre, the architect owners embarked on a subdivision and design process.   

© Dion Robeson

Architects: Gresley Abas Architects, Justine Monk Design

Location: Perth WA, Australia

Architects In Charge: Philip Gresley, Justine Monk

Area: 80.0 m2

Project Year: 2012
Photographs: Dion Robeson, Ben Price , Jodie D?Arcy, Justine Monk

© Ben Price

From the architect. In the 1950s Bedford was a new subdivision of small, repeated plan houses on the outskirts of a small Perth City. By the 2010?s, urban growth, infill and improved public transport had drawn this area closer to the inner suburban belt and improved the amenity and appeal of the area. Attracted by the opportunities to design an affordable adaptation of an outdated suburban housing model, 15 minutes from the city centre, the architect owners embarked on a subdivision and design process.   

© Jodie D?Arcy

The original lot was firstly subdivided to locate the original cottage on 470sqm. With a consciousness of the ...