March House

by Source Architects

From the Architect

The March House project is the rework and extension to a 1910’s Federation style house located on one of Orange’s best streets. The clients’ brief was to create a light, contemporary, home for their growing young family. A simple new form has been added at the rear that seeks to provide an intimate connection with the backyard. The new light filled addition includes a new kitchen, dining and living space that over looks the modest rear yard as well as an internal courtyard that visually links the existing residence to the new form. The existing residence has been made contemporary through new joinery, updated fittings and fixtures, and a considered furniture suite throughout.

The clients’ brief was to create a light, contemporary extension for their existing south facing suburban block. The existing residence was is very good condition however it lacked a living space that captured the northern light and limited connection to the large lush garden to the rear.