A Contemporary Family Home Designed and Built to Last for Generations (House Tour)

A Contemporary Family Home Designed and Built to Last for Generations (House Tour)

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Gesticulating Wildly is a contemporary home created in collaboration between architects Carter Williamson, builders Artechne and interior designers Arent & Pyke. Fondly taking its name from its appearing like “a tall man standing at the back of the room, gesticulating wildly”, the home manages to respect its heritage Federation bungalow whilst celebrating a modern architectural addition at the rear of the house.

The contemporary add-on allows the new living spaces to open out onto the garden and outdoor landscaping. The windows are especially important in framing the areas of the landscape, bringing them into conversation with the interior spaces; they directly influence the spatial flow and operation of the house. The architectural structure romantically bends around an established tree that sits in the centre of the block, acting as a pivot point between the suburban and urban ideals expressed by the interior and architectural design.

Artechne worked closely with architect Carter Williamson and interior designers Arent & Pyke to ensure the contemporary addition of the home was purposefully executed. The materials in the house echo those found in the original building, specifically the use of slate, brick and timber floors for both architecture and interior design. The sections that are the most intriguing are the interior and exterior spaces where the new and the old speak to one another. The joinery throughout the interior is a considered element of the new addition, referencing the original details of the house where appropriate. The finer aspects of the architecture and interior design are the meeting of these materials, coming together to create enticing conversation for the clients to enjoy in the rituals of the everyday life in the house.

The new contemporary home, located in the inner west Sydney suburb of Ashfield, is the product of a powerful and well-defined partnership between the owners, architects, interior designers and builders. This process is realised and represented through each facet of the home; Gesticulating Wildly showcases how many people, all with vibrant and innovative solutions, together can contribute to completing the multifaceted puzzle of designing a contemporary home.