Alexander Symes Architects has transformed the iconic Cake House in Mollymook, Australia, by retaining its unique kite shape while emphasizing sustainability. The renovation retains the original structure's footprint and incorporates renewable energy through a photovoltaic system, generating a surplus of 7,000 kWh annually. By utilizing recycled materials and innovative passive design strategies, the residence not only enhances living space but also supports local biodiversity. The home is designed to adapt to seasonal changes, achieving a negative carbon footprint over 55 years, thereby ensuring environmental responsibility while preserving local ecological integrity.
"The updated residence sticks to the original footprint, operates entirely on electricity, and generates a net surplus of 7,000 kWh per year thanks to an on-site photovoltaic system."
"Instead of extending outward, the architects worked within the original building's footprint, reshaping the landscape to form a coastal deflection berm that buffers surf surges and connects the house back to the land."
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