Mosman Minka
Comprising alterations and additions to a Federation bungalow in Mosman, the design seeks to be a polite and adroit neighbour, a quiet sibling that allows the dialogue of the existing streetscape to remain uninterrupted. Evoking the Japanese ‘Minka’ housing typology, (characterised by a large roof under which multi-level spaces are arranged), the roof form with its deep protective eave elegantly responds to opportunities for winter thermal gain and capture of coastal breezes, whilst creating a strong connection to views and landscape.

Status: Completed, 2021

Location: Mosman, Cammeraygal Country

Council: Mosman Council

Build: BCM Aust
Photography: Clinton Weaver, Katherine Lu

Awards: AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses (Alts & Adds) (Finalist)
Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Over 200m2 (Finalist)
Inside Out x Brickworks House of the Year Awards, Best Home Renovation
Dulux Colour Awards (Finalist)
ArchiTeam Awards, Residential Alts & Adds (Commendation)
Dezeen Awards, House Interior & Residential Rebirth Project (Longlists)

Mosman Minka
Comprising alterations and additions to a Federation bungalow in Mosman, the design seeks to be a polite and adroit neighbour, a quiet sibling that allows the dialogue of the existing streetscape to remain uninterrupted. Evoking the Japanese ‘Minka’ housing typology, (characterised by a large roof under which multi-level spaces are arranged), the roof form with its deep protective eave elegantly responds to opportunities for winter thermal gain and capture of coastal breezes, whilst creating a strong connection to views and landscape.

Status: Completed, 2021

Location: Mosman, Cammeraygal Country

Council: Mosman Council

Build: BCM Aust
Photography: Clinton Weaver, Katherine Lu

Awards: AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses (Alts & Adds) (Finalist)
Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Over 200m2 (Finalist)
Inside Out x Brickworks House of the Year Awards, Best Home Renovation
Dulux Colour Awards (Finalist)
ArchiTeam Awards, Residential Alts & Adds (Commendation)
Dezeen Awards, House Interior & Residential Rebirth Project (Longlists)