1+2 Architecture acknowledges the Palawa people as the traditional custodians of lutruwita, the lands on which our company is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present. We are committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
Salamanca Addition
LOCATION + TRADITIONAL COUNTRY
The Palawa, Salamanca, Tasmania
CLIENT
Private
STATUS
Built (2015)
AWARDS
Not applicable
media
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PHOTOGRAPHY
1+2 Architecture
Salamanca Addition introduces two distinctive architectural elements to an existing Hobart residence designed by Brian Wyatt in 2002.
A new internal bridge and external lift bring a contemporary layer to the original architecture, using bold colour, folded steel and contrasting forms to create a strong visual relationship between old and new.
KEY COLLABORATORS
+ Builder:
Mark Young Builder
+ Structural Engineering:
Aldanmark Consulting Engineers
+ Electrical Engineering:
ECOS Consulting Engineers & Designers
+ Building Surveyor:
Place
Located in Hobart's Salamanca precinct, the project involved alterations to an established residence recognised for its striking architectural character.
The existing building's crisp white interior provided a distinctive setting for the new interventions, while its external form offered an opportunity to introduce a complementary architectural element.
Process
Internally, a folded black steel bridge appears to float through the space, its dark sculptural form contrasting with the whiteness of the existing interior.
Externally, the new lift shaft is wrapped in folded mustard-coloured steel cladding. Its bold form and colour introduce a new element to the building's elevation, changing how the original architecture is perceived.
Impact
The additions demonstrate how carefully considered architectural interventions can introduce new functionality and character to an established home without diminishing the qualities of the original design.
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