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saw. “They adore the concealed extraction fan that pulls THIS IS THE LIFE
air into a vent in the island bench. This works well with Thehomeowners,afamilyoffour,lovethecool
the kitchen’s integrated appliances and handle-free seabreezesthatflowrightthroughtherenovated
cabinetry.” A slimline timber dining table fits neatly in homeinsummer.“Itsretractableflyscreenswork
sowellinthisregard,”saysJo.“Thehouseis
with the island cabinetry and beautiful Vitrocsa steel situatedclosetoeverythingthere’snoneedfor

doors open the area up to the greenery outside. acar.Theparentsliketositoutontheverandah
The kitchen and dining areas are flooded with light, withtheirmorningcoffees,watchingtheworld
thanks to the glass hallway floor above that’s positioned gobyandchattingtoneighbours.Theyfeelvery
beneathagenerousskylight.Thishallwayaccommodates muchapartofthelocalcommunity.”
ahomeofficeareaandlinksachild’sbedroomatthefront
ofthehousewiththemainbedroom,which has a walk-in
wardrobe, ensuite and juliet balcony.
“Wetreatedtheupdateofthishomeverysensitively,”says
Jo.“Theextensionisbarelyvisiblefromthestreet.Wereused
materials and far exceeded the minimum environmental
requirements. Sustainability to me means a return to
wholenessandthat’ssomethingthat,throughacollaborative

designprocess,we’veachievedforthishome.” #
Archisoul Architects, Balgowlah, NSW; archisoul.com.au.
Newmark Constructions, Chatswood, NSW; newmark.com.au.

MAIN BEDROOM This calming sleep space features Walter Knoll ‘Oki’
brass tables and ‘Fabricius’ armchair, all Living Edge. Silent Gliss
automated curtain track from Oz Shade For Where to Buy, see page 190..

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