Bouwman House

This house is a recently completed alteration and addition to a 1914 Federation Style house in the Conservation Area of Haberfield, an original ‘garden suburb’ now part of the Register of the National Estate of Australia. A problematic 1990s addition has been removed and spacious and contemporary living spaces added: open plan kitchen, living & dining room, media room and attic conversion. Graceful curves of off-form concrete are revealed in views through and past the original building, opening to a minimalist courtyard garden and extension to the rear. A low-ceilinged garage in the corner of the very large block has been repurposed into a vaulted cabana space, deliberately contained to create a sanctuary and recreation area adjacent to the pool.