Fondue House

Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson
Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson

Fondue House 

Castlepeake Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Tom Ferguson 

AREA
140 M²  

MANUFACTURERS
Kaldewei, Dulux, Academy Tiles, Bosch, Brio, Caroma, Corian, Daikin, Lightco, Navurban, Portugal Cork, Sanden, Sussex Taps, Zincalum

YEAR
2022  

LOCATION
Marrickville, Australia

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

A small semi with a tall northern neighbor, the existing dwelling sought inspiration from beyond its boundaries to fulfill the client's desire for natural light and an increased connection to their surroundings.

Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson
Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson

Borrowed views presented themselves from the upper level to the canopy of trees within the street and over the densely planted rear neighbors' garden.

The alignment of the stair void proves a clear line of sight extending the length of the house and drawing light to the level below.

Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson
Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson

The sense of space within the house belies its size, achieved through the interconnection of spaces and relationship to garden areas.

Operable shutters open onto tall voids above the stairs and kitchen, providing the opportunity for visual connection and casual interaction.

Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson
Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson

A lush garden can now be found where the underutilized side passage was once located, while a roof garden off the master bedroom provides a continuous vegetated outlook into the neighboring treetops.

The addition of just 4 sq/m to the ground level extends the living space from side boundary to boundary, while the rear yard and side passage gardens are visually drawn into the space.

Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson
Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson

Materials chosen for their texture and rawness are paired with bold colors, while architectural detailing is imbued with a sense of suburban nostalgia.


Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson
Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson
Fondue House
© Tom Ferguson


Fondue House
Plan - Ground Floor

Fondue House
Plan - 1st Floor