• A Flood-Prone Coburg Bungalow Uncovers A Silver Lining
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    A Flood-Prone Coburg Bungalow Uncovers A Silver Lining

    October 21, 2023 - By 

    A Flood-Prone Coburg Bungalow Uncovers A Silver Lining Architecture by Amelia Barnes Architecture Architecture were brought on to reorient this Coburg house and extend its footprint. The entirety of the original 70 square metre house — accommodating three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a lounge — was retained in the renovation. The main entry of the house was relocated to the side lane. The new open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. The material palette has a ‘robust urban quality.’ Split levels provide a subtle distinction between spaces. Galvanised sheet cladding provides a literal ‘silver lining’ to the home. ‘The scale is…

  • What is a Bungalow? – UK Home Improvement
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    What is a Bungalow? – UK Home Improvement

    September 8, 2023 - By 

    The UK is home to a wide range of property types, with people frequently purchasing a variety of different houses.  A bungalow is a popular choice of property that many people in the UK opt for. In this article, we’ll answer the question ‘what is a bungalow’ as well as outline the different types available. What is a bungalow? A bungalow is a type of small house, cottage or cabin that is characterised by its compact appearance, large windows and sometimes wide porches.  Usually, bungalows are only one storey tall and do not have any stairs. On some occasions, there…

  • Renovating a Tiny Bohemian Bungalow in Los Angeles
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    Renovating a Tiny Bohemian Bungalow in Los Angeles

    August 31, 2023 - By 

    The City of Angels remains a city of teardowns. Despite ordinances to preserve Los Angeles’s classic little bungalows, those charming dollops from the early 20th century that have helped define the city’s architectural character continue to be replaced by McMansions and apartment blocks. One house that slipped through the cracks is a 1927 Spanish Colonial-slash-Craftsman in the Fairfax neighborhood, just south of West Hollywood. In the fall of 2020, Siena Deck, currently a production assistant at HBO, won an eight-way bidding war to claim the heartbreaker, paying $1.29 million. The 1,228-square-foot house, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, is tucked…