Bayswater beauty Shadow House wins at Dezeen Awards in London this week
Two Australian projects have won at the prestigious 2024 Dezeen Awards in London this week: Bayswater’s Shadow House and Northcote House (VIC).
Designed by architect Craig Nener of Grotto Studio, Shadow House was named House Renovation of the Year 2024, winning against a pool of candidates across the globe.
The project is the transformation of a circa 1900 worker’s cottage: restoring its bright, heritage charm at the front of the home while maintaining its cohesion with the Bayswater streetscape, and adding a dramatic addition at the rear.
Cloaked in a buttery-blonde raw plywood and with dramatically raked ceilings, the open-plan living and dining amplifies the always-changing patterns of light and shadow – while the guest studio and courtyard is clad entirely in a lusciously deep-hued timber, the exterior of which is charred to a stark black while the interior practically glows with its deep red tone.
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“This project beautifully contrasts the existing building with new elements, showcasing a rich character through warm, reclaimed materials such as burned wood,” said the Dezeen judging panel.
“The design respects the historic home while introducing contemporary features, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.”
The only other Australian winner was Northcote House – designed by Melbourne architectural firm LLDS, the townhouse was named House (Urban) of the Year 2024. Check out the full list of winners here.
Image credit: Jack Lovel