This project is an alterations and additions to a tiny inner city terrace, including new bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, courtyard and living spaces. The design locates the new bedroom and bathrooms spaces above an open-plan living area that opens onto intimate garden spaces at either end of the property.  

© Tom Ferguson

Architects: Benn & Penna Architecture

Location: New South Wales, Australia

Architects In Charge: Andrew Benn, Sean Tran

Area: 90.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Tom Ferguson

Builder: ADON Projects

Engineer: SDA Structures

© Tom Ferguson

From the architect. This project is an alterations and additions to a tiny inner city terrace, including new bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, courtyard and living spaces. The design locates the new bedroom and bathrooms spaces above an open-plan living area that opens onto intimate garden spaces at either end of the property.  
© Tom Ferguson

The project transforms what previously was a dark and introverted home into one of abundant natural light and generously proportioned spaces. A delicately detailed steel stair rises through the middle of the building and guides natural light from a large skylight above into the centre of the house. A wall of white mosaic tiles lines the back wall of the courtyard, reflecting northern light back into both the garden and rear kitchen space. 
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