The 1850s timber house had seen better days, its original features long stripped away. The new extension is cleverly hidden by mirroring the shape, angle, and dimensions of the existing cottage, but while the original structure wears traditional horizontal timber weatherboards, the addition is clad in vertical ironbark shiplap. The two timber species are further set apart by their finishes – the cottage gets a classic painted treatment, while the ironbark is left to weather naturally and soften in appearance. Inside, expansive sliding glass walls flood the space with light and provide effortless access to the outdoors, with a material palette of plywood, oak, steel, bluestone, brass, and cement. This is contemporary living within a strict heritage preservation zone. Crisp House, in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, was designed by Robert Nichol & Sons.
Crisp House: A Fresh Take on Heritage
Once dilapidated, this 1850s timber cottage in Collingwood was stripped of its original charm. Now, a thoughtful modern addition blends in while standing out.
Source: http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2017/12/18/crisp-house.html
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