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Award Winning Apex House

A single-storey split level rear extension to a semi-detached bungalow on a narrow site invites you in to meander down through its gentle level changes. The extension is on the southern side of the shared party wall making access to daylight a challenge. This was overcome by the introduction of dramatic north facing clerestory glazing in the new kitchen and rumpus opening up to the back garden.

Published in Amazing Architecture:

https://amazingarchitecture.com/houses/apex-house-leichhardt-sydney-australia-by-panda-studio-architecture

Published in Architecture & Design:

https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/project/leichhardt-house-panda-studio-architecture

Award: NSW Top 50 Homes 2022 - Editor’s Choice #35

https://pandastudio.com.au/panda-news/2022/11/12/nsw-top-50-homes-2022

2022 Finalist: Marrickville Medal For Conservation of The Inner West Council Built Environment Awards

Photographer: Josh Hill Photography/Andreas Bommert

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The contemporary rear extension is connected to the original house by a lower link roof, differentiating clearly between old and new. The new rear extension consists of simple contemporary pop-up roof forms orientated to maximise access to daylighting to overcome the constraints of being located on the southern side of the party wall.

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