Redesigned and extended in 2019 by Sans-Arc Studio, this single family home is located in Torrensville, Australia.

Description by Sans-Arc Studio
Conceptual Framework:
The Plaster Fun House has two main conceptual inspirations. Firstly, the clients? love of Art Deco and P & O style Architecture. Secondly, their style and taste and their extensive collection of unique Italian and Czech glassware and German Pottery. The clients wanted a space that was fun, full of light and compact.
Spatially, we spliced the existing residence. The cottage already housed a good sized dining room, which was integrated into the extension by running a singular kitchen island/dining table through the two spaces. The existing bathroom was expanded and a laundry added adjacent. Contribution to the Lives of Occupants:
The alteration has upgraded the cottage into an expansive and functional home. It is a playful and light-filled space for the clients to cook, entertain and relax in. They wanted a kitchen where they could keep each other company whilst cooking, the corner bench creates this nook to relax or read in the sun. The opportunity to bring sun into the space has been embraced. The addition softens into the backyard, letting more greenery and light in than any other part of the house. The space feels like an oasis – a bright, art-deco moment.
Relationship Between Built Form and Context:
The project intentionally resists the surrounding building styles (1900s workers co...