Knocklofty House, Hobart, Tasmanian Residence Extension, Australian Property, Architecture Images
Knocklofty House in Hobart, Tasmania
14 Sep 2020
Knocklofty House
Design: Preston Lane Architects
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Knocklofty extension transforms a 1980s red brick veneer home into a modern, warehouse inspired family home.

The house sits on a steep site overlooking West Hobart and the River Derwent beyond.

To meet the clients brief the existing roof was removed, the building was simplified and a new level was added.

The clients commissioned local artist ?Jamin? to paint a contemporary street style artwork in the void which becomes a part of the building rather than an art piece on the wall.

The clients desired a warehouse loft inspired home ? focusing on voids, volume, contrast and raw materials. To achieve this, the roof of the existing home was removed, internal walls to the living spaces demolished and another level added.

The clients wished for a parent?s lofty retreat to overlook the main living spaces and capture the spectacular view. From here, the parents have a study/office, extensive bookshelf and daybed in the sun to read.
These alterations enable social interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces but also between the living spaces and parents? loft above.

One of the key challenges of this project was the steep site which restricted connection between the living space and the garden.
The solution to this was to create an outdoor room tha...