Jury citation
North Perth House is a display of quiet whimsy; the addition boasts a delightful array of playful elements, creating interest in the everyday, seemingly mundane characteristics of the domicile. Tapered columns circuit a deep verandah, their asymmetrical shape establishing a dynamic interplay between garden and deck; rounded window scribes take on a new expression as they abruptly terminate; subtle curves in the kitchen serve to soften and blend with the hardworking ancillary rooms. The resourcefulness and ingenuity in detail nimbly fly above the limitations of a tight budget. The outcome is a series of responses and careful moves that coalesce on the site to produce a meaningful space for a growing family.
North Perth House is located in North Perth, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Country and was reviewed by Leonie Matthews in Houses 151.
Project credits
Architect: Simon Pendal Architect; Project team: Simon Pendal, Valerie Schönjahn; Builder: Element Builders; Structural engineer: Forth Consulting; Landscape consultant: Banksia and Lime; Cost consultant: Rebecca Hunn.
