A Contemporary Family Home Designed and Built to Last for Generations (House Tour)

Gesticulating Wildly is a contemporary home created in collaboration between architects Carter Williamson, builders Artechne and interior designers Arent & Pyke. Fondly taking its name from its appearing like “a tall man standing at the back of the room, gesticulating wildly”, the home manages to respect its heritage Federation bungalow whilst celebrating a modern architectural addition at the rear of the house. The contemporary add-on allows the new living spaces to open out onto the garden and outdoor landscaping. The windows are especially important in framing the areas of the landscape, bringing them into conversation with the interior spaces; they directly influence the spatial flow and operation of the house. The architectural structure romantically bends around an established tree that sits in the centre of the block, acting as a pivot point between the suburban and urban ideals expressed by the interior and architectural design. Artechne worked closely with architect Carter Williamso