Ainslie Cottage is a vibrant integration of colour and texture into an established family home.
The home is a mid-century post-war government build that encapsulated the suburban dream of the era.
Architects buck & simple fully incorporated mid-century details into a lifestyle that celebrates the view and creates a conversation between like-minded areas of the home.
The home mirrors mid-century ideals of outdoor living with level access to a new timber deck that is open to the sky and creates an indoor-outdoor feel.
A continuation of polished timber flooring tie together the natural timber details in the timber windows, picture rails, benches and joinery.
A soft green and white colour palette draws inspiration from the natural setting with each window having an outlook to the native Australian landscaped setting of the home.
New windows encourage cross ventilation and indirect natural light to significantly improve the comfort of the home and reduce the reliance on active systems to create a more sustainable and environmentally sensitive home.
A playful selection of tiles with robust fixtures create functional Bathrooms and a Laundry that are suitable for family living.
Indoor planting has been carefully selected, tried and tested to create a lovely natural indoors. Also contributing to air quality, acoustics and the overall calm of the interior.
Exceptionally styled with timber furniture including the Nore Lounge Chair, Ottoman and side tables along with Alfred Christensen Dining Chairs and Danish spun brass ceiling pendant lights.
Project Details
Project Size – 120 m2
Site Area – 1,050 m2
Completion Date – 2020
Building Levels – 1
Project Team
Architecture
buck & simple
Established in 2013, buck & simple is a firm with a commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quality of life.
Interior Design
Texture Studio
Texture is a Canberra based boutique design studio specialising in residential and commercial renovation projects.
Construction
WQM Building Group
With over 30 years’ experience, WQM Building Group is a trusted and reliable business specialising in home and bathroom renovations in the Canberra and surrounding NSW region.
Photography
Anne Stroud
Anne Stroud is an Australian Interiors and architectural photographer based in Sydney and Canberra. Her considered images evoke a sense of place and understanding of how people interact within their natural and built environment. She is inspired by landscapes, culture, music, art and architecture.
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