South-West Axo North-East Axo South-East Axo of original structure, additions and alterations and new proposed additions and alterations North-East Axo of original structure, additions and alterations and new proposed additions and alterations Floor Plans Elevations and Section Elevations South East view North facade of House Lermer Kitchen Historic core View from reading room into historic core View from historic core/reading room above View from reading room Sea view from House Lermer's bathroom

House Lermer “Happy Days” (Betty’s Bay)

House Lermer “Happy Days” 2015/2016

The original structure on this grade IIIC heritage site was built in 1943 to serve as a WWII radar monitoring facility. During 1970, additions were made to turn it into a proper house. The 2016 design allows the structure to evolve architecturally, not only in functional terms – by increasing accommodation and improving tectonics while maximising views, but to acquire aesthetic merit. This also afforded the opportunity to introduce technological advancements with regards to sustainability. A critical conservation approach was followed in order not to undermine the historic heritage value.

 

“We are very pleased with the design outcome.”
– David Lermer

 

 

Category

Residential Architecture

SERVICE

Full six stage Architectural and Heritage Resource Management

Date

10 September 2015

Tags

2015, 2016, betty's bay, heritage resource management, heritage site, sustainability