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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. Joyful House in Geelong, Australia by Mihaly SlocombeJanuary 23rd, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Mihaly Slocombe Joyful House is a fun and brightly coloured addition to a weatherboard worker’s cottage on the outskirts of Geelong. With the arrival of their third child, our clients asked us to open the rear of their house to provide a variety of light-filled spaces for their energetic young family. Our intervention retains original bedrooms, adding new services and a multifunctional living room that opens onto the generous back garden. The addition contrasts in colour and form to the original cottage and surrounding streetscape, a black-clad counterpoint to white weatherboard.  Street, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt
 Deck, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt The roof structure, ceiling and upper walls of the living room are dipped in Dulux Joyful. Careful window placement helps this bright yellow canopy bounce sunlight into every nook and cranny. A translucent fibreglass roof over the deck helps pour in even more daylight, and feels like an outdoor extension to the living room. The steeply sloping roof gives height to the living functions downstairs and makes room for a cheeky mezzanine retreat above.  Dining and kitchen, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Dining and Living, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt We took extra care in selecting materials that will weather the storm of growing children: hardwood timber floors, plywood joinery and sisal carpet are warm to touch and bounce back well from wrestling matches and art days. Circular cutouts in cupboard doors are perfect for small hands and inquiring minds.  Living spaces, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Dining, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt Our clients’ ambitions for Joyful House were substantial, but their budget wasn’t. We collaborated closely with the builder, Little Constructions, and a range of local craftsmen to keep a lid on costs. During the design and documentation process, we met regularly to keep economy and luxury in balance. We used standard construction processes and humble materials throughout the house, but worked hard to have them punch above their weight. The result is a beautiful, welcoming and vibrant house that cost very little to build.  Living and Mezzanine, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Living, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Mezzanine, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Corridor, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Stair, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Kitchen, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Kitchen, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Bathroom, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Deck, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  New and Old, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Exterior form, Image Courtesy © Tatjana Plitt  Ground floor plan, Image Courtesy © Mihaly Slocombe  Mezzanine floor plan, Image Courtesy © Mihaly Slocombe  Roof plan,Image Courtesy © Mihaly Slocombe  Section, Image Courtesy © Mihaly Slocombe
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