Lanoma Residence

Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence

Licht Architecture

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Jason Licht and Rachel Licht

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Brierley Consulting Engineers

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
RED Sustainabilty

BUILDER
ride Building Solutions

MANUFACTURERS
Academy Tiles, Design Pine, James Hardie

FURNITURE
Simon Ancher Studio

PHOTOGRAPHS
Anjie Blair

AREA
198 m²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
East Launceston, Australia

CATEGORY
Houses, Detail

Located in East Launceston, Tasmania, sits a Federation house built in 1914; it is home to a family of three.

Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
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The home had lovely character and charm, but the interiors were internalized and lacked a connection to the backyard.

The design approach removes a tired lean-to, making way for a new kitchen/dining extension that focuses out onto a new courtyard and backyard beyond.

The internal floor plan has been rationalized to simplify movement through the home and to incorporate an ensuite and laundry within the existing footprint.

Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
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The new works draw light deeper into the home and offer multiple places to sit in the sun.

A garden and terraced courtyard allows for a soft connection between the inside and outside and subtly negotiates a significant level change between inside and out.

The new addition is modest in size and references the federation details and finesse through a modern interpretation.

Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
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Archways of the existing verandah are reinterpreted in vaulted dining ceilings and external shade structures.

These subtle curves are further referenced throughout the plan via a sweeping curved bathroom shower and a new transition between existing sitting and living rooms.

The outcome is a playful celebration of a humble federation home.

Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
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Lanoma Residence
© Anjie Blair


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