08/10/2026
Brunswick Lean-to
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A detail for the north facing eave and screened facade. An economical way of managing light, mood, heat gain, privacy, insects and security.
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On Wurundjeri Country
The same detail as photographed by Tom Ross
Styling by Jessica Lillico
Built by Cale Peters Constructions
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On Wurundjeri Country
The addition to a heritage protected cottage is 52 square metres and built to neighbouring boundaries on both sides. The new building takes cues from the lean-to it replaced….not only in architectural form but also in program, because like many original lean-to structures, it contains the kitchen and wet areas.
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On Wurundjeri Country
Before construction. A view from the yard looking back at the old lean-to and cottage.
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On Wurundjeri Country
After construction - a photo taken from a similar position as the previous slide.
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Photographed by Tom Ross
Styling by Jessica Lillico
Built by Cale Peters Constructions
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On Wurundjeri Country
A section showing the new structure in green.
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The addition visually defers to the heritage envelope by sleeving beneath the eave of the cottage roof. The new north facing eave acts like the brim of a hat, limiting views downward from neighbouring balconies. Operable timber screens provide an additional layer of privacy and control.
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On Wurundjeri Country
A view from the neighbouring balcony during the concrete slab pour.
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Cale Peters Constructions
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On Wurundjeri Country
Lightweight framing is bookended by two concrete brick walls. This photo shows the only structural steel components in the whole project, two columns and a beam over the largest north facing opening.
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Cale Peters Constructions
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On Wurundjeri Country
Construction of the blackbutt screens. Good on ya Craig!
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Cale Peters Constructions
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On Wurundjeri Country
The first slide test on site!
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There are three sliding screens. Each screen has an equally sized blackbutt wall it can be parked over, meaning that all glazing can be completely unobstructed. Similarly, each screen has an equally sized sliding door that it can be positioned and locked over, allowing secure cross flow ventilation without insects (they also have int
