Vikki's Place, Wickham - Built by Eli

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This new home project on a backstreet in semi-industrial Wickham embraces the rich and raw qualities of an exposed finish. We were delighted to be selected to work on this project with Warren Haasnoot of Curious Practice Architecture, whose briefing to us was to express and celebrate all materials in their most raw form.

White blocks, zinc cladding and recycled hardwood battens feature externally, helping Vikki’s place settle into its surroundings naturally. Inside, there’s no paint or plasterboard in sight, with a raw finish of FC sheeting, and plywood linings on walls, ceilings and some floors. Exposed beams, services and copper pipework – carefully fabricated on site – showcase the skills of all trades involved through a clever design that is adaptable and progressive.

A celebration of design.

Awards:

2020 AIA Newcastle Architecture Awards – Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New)

2019 CMAA Think Brick Awards – High Commendation for Kevin Borland Masonry

2020 AIA NSW Architecture Awards – Shortlisted for Residential Architecture – Houses (New)

2020 Australian Interior Design Awards – Shortlisted for Residential Design

Project Type:

Home builds

Architect:

Warren Haasnoot – Curious Practice

Features:

Architectural designed house + studio
Award-winning brickwork
Ply, FC and copper internal features

Photography:

Katherine Lu

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

Vikki’s Place, Wickham

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Rosemary Rundell Lambton

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Stuart and Tina Hamilton South

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Steve and Jan Curran Swansea Heads

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