Limerick House is a modest addition to an existing dwelling on a rural Victorian property. The new addition orientates the home towards the expansive country hillside views, providing a connection to its surrounds not evident in the existing dwelling.

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Architects: Solomon Troup Architects

Location: Eganstown, Australia

Lead Architects: Lachlan Troup, Beth Solomon

Area: 195.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Tatjana Plitt

Builder: Arc Design & Build

Structural Engineer: Colin McClelland & Associates

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Text description provided by the architects. Limerick House is a modest addition to an existing dwelling on a rural Victorian property. The new addition orientates the home towards the expansive country hillside views, providing a connection to its surrounds not evident in the existing dwelling.
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The form of the addition was inspired by the dilapidated timber shearing sheds that inhabit the local area. These lean-to structures inspired the design of Limerick House, both in form and material.

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The exterior of the addition is clad entirely in spotted gum decking boards, stained black to enhance the resemblance the materiality of the dilapidated shearing sheds. The aging of the timber as it silvers off will further enhance this resemblance.

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