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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Balmain House in Sydney, Australia by Carter Williamson Architects (designed using Vectorworks)January 11th, 2012 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Carter Williamson Architects The original 1860’s home sits modestly on its block. Humble and unassuming, its appearance defines its cultural significance; the workers cottage preserves a ‘moment’ in the rich, blue-collar heritage and character of Balmain. Preserving and restoring the integrity of the existing cottage as part of the streetscape and the eclectic, urban fabric of Balmain was always fundamental to the design. Any addition needed to be sympathetic, sensitively yet distinctively bridging the divide between new and old.  Rear facade at night
 The void above the dining space and a glimpse of concrete columns and marble louvres of the rear facade The new building is light, bright and contrasts spatially with the low, intimate spaces of the existing house. In the chasm between the two, new and the old are united through a light connection, a transitional space at the focal point of the home. Operating as an interface between the interior and exterior condition, the rear façade is a playful composition of strong, off-form concrete elements which mediate the light from the east and west, and striking, fixed marble louvres that filter and attenuate northern light. The marble louvres- cream at noon- glow iridescent blue in the evening as the sun sets, and cause dynamic bands of shade to play over the interior walls during the day.  The new addition sits behind, and recessive from the original cottage  The living and dining space with void overhead  Study library space with void to kitchen  Stair  Marble louvres  Kitchen and courtyard
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