Scobies Lane, Stockton

Located at the rear of an ocean-front dwelling on Mitchell Street, this secondary dwelling (granny flat) project utilizes the site’s dual-access potential with a rear-lane development. It consists of a ground floor, zero-boundary and fire-rated garage, providing car parking for both the primary and secondary dwellings. A defined front entry to the secondary dwelling and a fire-wall through the middle of the garage defines the spaces allocated to each dwelling. Upstairs on the first floor is the living space; 2 bedrooms, bathroom and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. This is linked by an external staircase to the roof deck terrace - an open area equipped with an outdoor kitchen, barbecue and dining space. This roof-deck terrace has stunning 360 degree views, with a high enough vantage point to see over the existing front dwelling and through to the ocean, sweeping views across Stockton Beach, Nobby’s headland and the cityscape of Newcastle.

Sharp geometry was designed for the laneway elevation defining the first-floor terrace and roofline, with a balance of masonry, stone and Weathertex cladding finishes. The ground-floor was intentionally designed with heavy masonry materials (blockwork, slab on ground) to comply with fire separation requirements, with lightweight construction above. The first floor setbacks alleviate any fire-separation concerns, allowing for a change in material. Another construction feature is the application of a commercial detail on the roof deck terrace for waterproofing. Working closely with the builder to design a drainage system for any weather conditions was important, and resulted in a pedestal paver system with a raked substrate that drains to a stormwater channel. Genius!

PROJECT FACTS:

LOCATION: Stockton, NSW.

STATUS: Completed.

YEAR: 2024

SIZE: Overall - 60sqm (conditioned space) + 110sqm (unconditioned space)

COLLABORATORS:

Builder: Martick Projects

Surveyor: Metiri

Planning Consultant - Development Assist Consultants

Structural Engineer - Hyten Engineering

Geotechnical Engineer - Agility Engineering

Photography - Atelier Photography