COOPER HOUSE

This inner city site was formed by a subdivision at the rear of a 19th century mansion.

The vernacular form of timber clad pavilions around a courtyard relates to the traditional outbuildings of the area.

Deciduous vines shade the central courtyard and windows. An existing large deciduous poplar tree provides additional shade to the east side. The courtyard allows winter sun to penetrate to the southern pavilion and allows cross ventilation to aid summer cooling.

High windows to the east provide a view up to the canopy of the magnificent established trees; a poplar and river red gum.

Photography by Trevor Fox