Paddington Purple Pod Project

Owners Dream – Paddington Purple Pod

A light, airy, Paddington purple pod with a view at the bottom of her garden, in harmony with her existing home and its neighbours, with the flexibility to either be rented as a yoga studio, accommodate the owner’s father or adult children and incorporating a garage that might double as a pottery studio in the Paddington purple pod. Budget: less than $175,000.

Site Condition

What was originally a corner store was now a purple residence that had been gradually extended, back and under, over decades, in a range of styles and textures. A steep south-facing slope and antiquated drainage added to the design challenge for construction, universal access, and north light.

Design Solution

A 54-square-metre room with bathroom and kitchen that can be divided into living and sleeping zones. A north-facing skillion – a lean-to attached to a dwelling and providing additional accommodation; creates light and space. A lower deck provides a spacious outdoor living area, connects the pod to the house and provides level access to the street. Windows are carefully placed to allow views, but not outlook to or from neighbouring homes. Underneath, recycled glass panels look onto massive sandstone boulder retaining walls and let in dappled light from the garden above – all completed on time and budget.