TOURIST COTTAGE  FOR NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (DECC)

  THE PASS, BYRON BAY, NSW

alterations and additions

D U R I N G

R E N O V A T I O N

COMPLETED RENOVATION

Photo of the completed renovation. This photo shows the added bedroom, new verandah and renovated existing building.

Photo by David Taylor 2009.

COMPLETED RENOVATION-KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM

Photo of the renovated kitchen and dining area showing the warm honey afternoon light reflected off the bamboo flooring. Obscure glass and timber fronted cupboards add interesting detail to the kitchen. The ceiling has recessed troffer panels, which add interesting vertical detail to the space. The kitchen and dining room flow onto the large deck for beach style living.

Photo by David Taylor 2009.

Photo of the new verandah. The large verandah acts as a great place to relax and entertain whilst taking in the breath taking view. The large bi-folding doors create easy access to the kitchen and dining and in turn make  the verandah, kitchen and dining large open spaces that flow together nicely.

Photo by David Taylor 2009.

Photo of the renovated bathroom and laundry. The red Caesar stone bench top alongside the colorful tiled feature wall add depth to the room and create a welcoming environment. This is complemented by the frameless shower screen which assists in creating an open space.

Photo by David Taylor 2009.

DEMOLITION STARTED January 2009

Photo of the old framing after the asbestos and aluminium claddings were removed. The centre gables was the original part of the building with the sides and western deck and bathroom added later. The original gable can be seen with the new additions framed over. The eastern timber walls were sitting straight on the ground!!! The eastern wall had been badly eaten by termites and damaged by rot. The new building will take the same building footprint and configuration.

Computer model of the completed cottage from the west. On the right is the new spacious main bedroom linked to the main building with a light filled, airy gallery. The old deck has new balustrading and roof covering over to shelter the doors and windows from rain and sun while still allowing the view to the surf and creating a spacious outdoor living/eating area.

 

B E F O R E

R E N O V A T I O N

Photo of original cottage from the eastern side carpark. The old doors and locks had been damaged badly over the years.

Photo of original cottage from the West before renovation and additions. The cottage was clad with aluminium roofing on the walls. The deck on the beach side was added in 2000 but due to exposure has deteriorated badly.

Photo of original cottage dining room. The walls were lined with hardboard and asbestos cement. The floor was covered with timber pattern vinyl. Rats had badly damaged the linings and kitchen. the windows were a mix of recycled and rotten timber and aluminium.