Wicklow Hills, 2022

A contemporary addition to extend and improve a country retreat for a Sydney based family. A glass entry links the new structure to the existing cedar clad building forming a large, sheltered courtyard where the old and new wings meet.

The extension houses three bedrooms, a block of wet areas and the “great room”: a spacious multi-purpose living area that is flexible in its use and connects to a tennis court, lawn, and sweeping valley views via a covered terrace.

A material palette of recycled brick and matte black steel cladding provide a robust external skin that complies with BAL 40 bushfire zone requirements. The timeless design sits firmly within the landscape greatly enhancing the amenity of the property.