Federation Bungalow style house in Sydney, Australia, redesigned and extended in 2019 by Anton Kouzmin Architecture.

Description
The Mosman House involves major alterations and additions to a two storey free standing Federation Bungalow style house in Sydney?s lower north shore suburb of Mosman. The house is located within a heritage conservation area with strict heritage controls pertaining to the retention of existing fabric and character visible from the public domain.
The existing house had two storeys and is located on a steep site falling away from the street. The upper storey is level with the street to the north whilst the lower storey overlooks the rear garden to the south.
Whilst the expansive sunlit rear garden was visible from an existing rear balcony, the house turned in on itself and neither the garden nor daylight could be enjoyed from within. Brief
The client sought to accommodate their inter-generation family and provide for each family member?s increased need for space, light and privacy within their existing freestanding house. Separate kitchen, dining and family spaces would be consolidated and carefully configured to allow light, ventilation and ample storage. Floor space and ceiling heights would be maximised and the attic converted into a third floor master bedroom suite with views south toward Sydney harbour and the city skyline.
Concept / Response to Brief
The key idea was to create a stunning arrival sequence and capture a cin...