Australian studio Andrew Burges Architects designed a skylight extension for a 1940s bungalow located on Sydney's North Shore. The addition offers a greater flow of light into the home, as well as enhances its relationship to the garden.
The architects installed a pitched roof, which connects with the original roofline to create a V-shaped gap. The skylight is located at the peak, allowing daylight to flood into the center of the space.
The living, dining and kitchen area has access to two garden-facing windows, as well as the two skylights that project light onto the walls. The walls are constructed from reclaimed brick that formerly made up the rear wall and bathroom, and the light further enhances the material.
Abundant Skylight Abodes
This Skylight Extension Ensures a High Level of Natural Light
Trend Themes
1. Skylight Extension - The use of Pitched roofs and V-shaped gaps is an innovative way to increase light flow in homes.
2. Reclaimed Material Construction - Using reclaimed materials such as bricks can add an element of innovation and sustainability to building designs.
3. Garden-facing Windows - Incorporating garden-facing windows in living spaces is a trend that is set to continue as people yearn to connect with nature.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - There are opportunities for architects to create unique and innovative living spaces through the use of technologies such as skylight extensions.
2. Construction - The use of reclaimed materials in construction is a disruptive innovation that can result in unique and sustainable structures.
3. Real Estate - Homes and properties that incorporate garden-facing windows and skylight extensions might attract a premium in real estate markets that value natural light and sustainability.