Roof frame

Up in the loft, the space feels pretty good. The ceilings on this level will all be raked. Luckily, the stairs will reach this level with only one step required into the bedrooms from the landing at the top. A much safer outcome than the potential three steps. Jamie and Ali are very excited. Here they are at the front door...

Its 6 months after moving out...

On May 15th we moved out of our little old beach shack.  Demolition took place mid June and we completed building a special little garden sea wall towards the end of July.... so it feels like the actual building only started in August with the piles and engineering works underground. 6 months after having moved out, the framework is such a rewarding stage as it actually begins to show what we are creating. So far the experience has been pretty positive. No major negative drawbacks or problems. A few little items here and there, such as bathroom floor levels, minor ceiling adjustments, window placement, skylights in the rafters. We seemed to have gained a little extra kitchen bench space, and a little more in the master ensuite and Ali's room.

more framework structure

House from the front.

House from the back.

Looking up at loft level through the stairwell.

Entrance to Master Bedroom.

Looking down into what will become our Kitchen. 

Standing in the old loveshack, looking out towards what will become a courtyard...

Ali's Room with a view

These photos taken yesterday show Ali will have a fabulous view from her bedroom.   Her room will be a little bit smaller, as it is located above the Master room with raked ceilings, so it is about 50cm less wide as Jamies bedroom. Lets hope she wont notice.....

Framework

The timber framework goes up around the steel, showing us the spaces we will live in....this part is so exciting!.

The side of the house - 1.4m wide - should be enough room for an external fireplace box, air conditioning units and leave room for us to pass.....(great shot of the builders dunny too)

 On the first level up, we see the walls of the stairwell go up first, then the master bedroom. In order to fit in the vanity unit in the master ensuite, we have decided to move the internal walls out 200mm. Its so fab that you cab do this as you go...the added benefit is that Ali's room above will also get a little bigger as a result.



Back down stairs I love this lounge room which feels nice and open - guess it will when
there are no walls, ceiling or furniture!



From the street.....getting there.

ahh...I remember that view.

Charles and kids with builder, Paul, standing in what will be the kids upstairs study/rumpus.

Looking back towards the front door.

Looking down from Collaroy Plateau.