This beachfront alteration and addition at Culburra Beach on the NSW South Coast was a special project to revisit.
Steven originally worked on the design and construction of the home back in 2004. Seventeen years later, the owners returned to expand the house as their needs had changed over time, bringing back the original builder, Martin Leedham, to work alongside the project once again.
The additions included new bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces and vehicle storage, while carefully working within the existing structure wherever possible. This reduced the need for demolition, retained much of the original character of the home and allowed the extension to sit naturally within the surrounding streetscape.
Building in a coastal environment also brought new challenges, particularly with updated bushfire protection requirements introduced since the original house was completed. Careful detailing and construction methods were used throughout the project to meet current Flame Zone requirements while still maintaining the feel of the original home.
What made the project especially rewarding was the collaborative relationship between the owners, builder and architect throughout both design and construction. There was already a strong level of trust between everyone involved, which helped the project progress smoothly from beginning to end.
