Basser House
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An addition and ‘roof manoeuvre’ to a red brick Edwardian house in Armadale brings in natural light and a new-found connection with the outdoors.
Featured in: ArchitectureAU, Houses Magazine, ‘21 Century Architecture: Alfresco Living’ edited by Mandy Herbet
Location: Armadale, Victoria
Typology: Residential renovation
Status: Completed 2009
Design team: Warwick Mihaly, Erica Slocombe
Photographer: Peter Bennetts
Country: Wurundjeri
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“Mihaly Slocombe designed and supervised a substantial and sympathetic renovation to my home creating a light filled, warm and welcoming environment which continues to astonish and delight me. I had never worked with architects before and it was an amazing collaboration” – Lee Ann, Basser House
“A simple but highly effective roof manoeuvre creates a light, open space to celebrate cooking and dining with family and friends.” – Luke Fry, Houses Magazine