Turramurra Roofs, a project by Bastian Architecture, showcases a well-executed extension of an existing home in Turramurra. The project was able to move forward swiftly due to approval via a complying development certificate, bypassing the usual council approval process.
Decades ago, it was commonplace to use front porches and balconies as interstitial spaces, spaces which connected with and were at the intersection of public and private space. Balconies and verandas were used as places to contemplate and watch the world go by …
The renovations + additions took cue from this wall utilizing a variety of bricks throughout the extension. Recycled bricks sourced extended the remnant wall, adding texture and colour in an otherwise monochrome extension.
