Internally a 1.7 metre height difference between the two streets, Prospect and Chapman streets, is used to create the tall volume of the living space and its floor-to-ceiling wall of books. The kitchen occupies the half level above,overlooking the living area.
Any existing structure that was retained has been lined and painted white, while all new elements are painted black, a concept carried through to the black and white rubber flooring.
All joinery is finished in black anodised aluminium including the upstairs bathroom, also lined with Corian on both walls and floor.
The main street façade re-interprets the original but in steel rather than timber.
Judging panels have noted the contrast between the precision of the steelwork and the patina of the original brickwork summarised the home’s transformation from 19th to 21st centuries, and from industrial to residential.
Photos by Iain D. MacKenzie.
