Project INFORMATION

Substantial demolition within the back of house areas

Removal of hazardous materials

New commercial kitchen facility within the existing fabric of the building

Complete stripping and provision of new of mechanical heating, cooling and electrical services

Close coordination with heritage consultants

New bathrooms kitchenettes and wet areas

New insulated slate roof with copper flashings and rainwater goods

Site attendance during construction

Location

Prime Minister’s Lodge, Deakin, ACT, Australia

Interesting elements

The Refurbishment Works Project at The Lodge works were undertaken in accordance with the heritage requirements of a Commonwealth Heritage Listed place. Great care was taken to provide a high quality of finish within the context of the existing building aesthetic. This was  particularly true with respect to the front of house bathrooms and kitchenettes.

With the new balustrade to the balconies the approach was taken to retain the existing balustrade and top rail and set back from the edge the new height compliant non-reflective glass balustrade. The success of this intervention comes from the inconspicuous nature of this balustrade when viewing the house.

Role and responsibilities

Alastair Falconer - Project Architect & Site Architect

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