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A darker, heavier sand with a little gravel was used in the perforated
walling, imparting a more fleck-like appearance.
In contrast, the base brickwork, constructed with reclaimed bricks from
Austral Bricks Rochedale QLD plant, is laid with open perpends and
headers and stretchers alternating randomly, creating the illusion of a
brick ruin. Reclaimed bricks are also used to create the hard
landscaping.
The overall effect is one of openness alternating with enclosure, and
texture with movement, all of which belie the compact plan and
celebrate the small and intimate.
“It’s actually a very versatile material that can be used both externally
and internally in very different ways to define surfaces,” says Jayson.
“Being able to play with light and texture is quite exciting, especially in
our climate where the sun is so harsh.”
This may be a relatively modest extension to an inner-city heritage
cottage but it is grand in its volume, level of detail and execution.
The breezeway (previous
page) leads to the kitchen
and dining pavilion and
through into the back garden
via stepped terraces.