which comprises the pleat, is formed by a process of applying heat, which allows for the material to become malleable. These folds and peaks allow for windows and additional glazing to be added throughout.

Christopher says, “the six different shaped clerestory windows were a key strategy to addressing the day lighting issues inherent in a south-facing rear yard.” By creating increased opportunities for surface area to carve into, the allowable amount of controlled natural light increased also.

The trough part of the pleat was also essential, and Christopher adds, “the central valley of the roof form was centered on the existing entry to the home, thus framing a view to the family (and dog) sized rear yard.”

As a nod to the existing weatherboard features of the home, the decision to use a ship-lapped cypress timber was deliberate. The charring, which as Christopher says, “was done by one of the clients in the backyard during the construction,” allows for a delineation between the existing and the new elements of the build.

Christopher adds, “the charred time was chosen to relate but contrast to the existing where the cladding was brought into the veranda structure and garage extension to create a link yet still differentiate between old and new.”

There is a sense of modesty and familiarity in the materiality and its application, which adds to the inherent character.