Bannerman House / Bijl Architecture
This former coach-house located in Bendigo, Victoria explores heritage and adaptive design from a new perspective. The Bannerman house needed to exude delight, charm, compactness and comfort.
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This former coach-house located in Bendigo, Victoria explores heritage and adaptive design from a new perspective. The Bannerman house needed to exude delight, charm, compactness and comfort.
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