Junior House is the alteration and addition to a single-storey terrace with an attic in Leichhardt, Sydney, with a new double storey. In response to the suburb’s heritage overlay, the height and roof levels of the terrace has been extended respectfully to align with those of its neighbours.
The old front bedroom has been opened up to allow for a more spacious living, with views out to the street, as well as the existing courtyard. The double story addition maximises the full 3.8 metre width of this narrow block, with kitchen, living, dining room connecting directly to the external areas at each side.
Upstairs there are a bedroom, master, a central bathroom and light filled multi-purpose room. The Eastern facing rear garden has been restored with decking to maximise entertaining space, blurring the line between the internal kitchen/dining and the outdoor. The existing pergola has been removed to open up the garden to the sky, and make full use of the easterly morning sun.
