Neil and Shirley’s by DFJ Architects

Before & After: A “Higgledy-Piggledy” Beach House in Australia Becomes a Streamlined Retreat

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"By replacing the low-value, original garage and workshop, space was created within the original building envelope to create a three-bed, one-bath guest wing above," says DFJ Architects. This new wing is on the same level as the main residence and "is keyed into the existing roof pitch," so it fits seamlessly into the neighborhood.