Higham Road House for spatial order flexibility sense by Philip Stejskal

Date of Publishing: August 24, 2022

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Architecture Design of Higham Road House

Description About The Project

Higham Road House designed by Philip Stejskal Architecture in response to the clients’ desire to create a well-connected home, supportive of the multiple transitions of family life across several decades. Hence, for this house, a central courtyard has been located at the heart of the design, admit Northern light and provide direct garden access to the main living areas which trace its perimeter. Also, a series of split levels allow the home to engage with its sloping site and ensure it is well embedded in its context.

Although the home is sizeable, there is a high degree of visual and spatial interconnection between levels and spaces, with the ability to isolate respective zones as required. In addition to this, conceived before children, the house can easily adapt over time. A window seat near the kitchen is currently a play area. It could transform into a reading nook in the future. The kitchen and dining spaces open to the courtyard to provide flexible entertaining options. In addition to this, the downstairs living room is cozy and contained, yet still connected to other living spaces via sightlines through the open stair.

Indeed, contribution of others, include engineers, landscape architects, artists, and other specialists to the outcome. The landscape design provides indoor outdoor connections from most rooms. The structural engineer detailed a light supporting structure, and the hydronic engineer resolved issues arising from install ducting and pipework between the split levels.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: Higham Road House
Location: North Fremantle, Australia
Project Year: 2021
Area: 300 m²
Designed by: Philip Stejskal Architecture

Higham Road House for spatial order flexibility sense by Philip Stejskal

The original cottage maintains its modest presentation to the street and boasts a new deck and front garden. Also, this outdoor space enjoyed by the family and fosters engagement with passers-by.

The new elevated kitchen of this Higham Road House also connects with both the street and side neighbors; a permeable boundary wall enables food to be shared through the fence.

The floor plan of this Higham Road House.

The Higham Road House Gallery:

Text by the Architects: This workers cottage in North Fremantle was expanded to suit a growing family while overcome several design challenges.
Now, it fosters a sense of connectedness – across various levels, between inside and outside, and from public to private space – enable our clients to maintain strong social links with their community.

Photo credit: Bo Wong| Source: Philip Stejskal Architecture

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 391 Canning Hwy, Palmyra WA 6157, Australia
– Tel: +61 401 727 405
– Email: STUDIO@ARCHITECTUREPS.COM.AU