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Mosman Minka Comprising alterations and additions to a Federation bungalow, 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.
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, 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.
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)