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Location: Awakabal Country, Newcastle, NSW
Clients: Matthew, Alex and 2 children

The Brief
The cottage had a dilapidated 1960s rear extension full of asbestos. They wanted a functional, comfortable family home to adequately accommodate their family of four. Optimising the views to the park and reusing as much of the materials as possible were the main concerns.

Project Completion: 2023
Owner-Builder: Matthew Wegner
Landscape Design: Linda Ross Gardens
Photography: Katherine Lu