Rush House
2012
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The client brief comprised two clear requirements: to provide a contemporary and flexible dwelling for a growing family; and retain the character while improving the liveability of the existing 1950s house. Both of these requirements were rigorously explored through preparation of numerous design options. These options were reviewed and revised to arrive at a solution that satisfied brief and budget and best responded to the site attributes. The resultant building is a "good fit" for the clients' lifestyle and is a testament to the rigorous nature of brief and design review.
The retention and celebration of the existing Liquidambar tree in the back yard immediately settles the new buildings onto the site. Despite the clear visual difference between the old and new there is a sense that the completed project truly belongs on this block.
