the existing federation cottage is finished in a soft duck egg blue render complemented by traditional white painted timber double hung windows that celebrate its heritage character the contemporary addition is defined by monument standing seam skillion roofs creating a refined contrast to the original dwelling vertical timber cladding wraps the gable ends introducing warmth and texture while reinforcing the home s connection to its natural setting the driveway extends past the front of the original cottage providing access to the garage located within the gable end of the new addition a prominent stone chimney serves as a key architectural feature anchoring the composition and adding a sense of permanence the home is nestled amongst mature australian gum trees with a warm golden sunset casting soft light across the fa ade to create an inviting and distinctly australian landscape
