A crumbling 19th century miners cottage was recreated from inside out, maintaining the sense of history and quality.

Energy efficiency - through thermal mass and insulation, double glazing and demand management, and the installation of solar PV panels have made this a very efficient small home.

The single-bedroom home has been extended with the addition of two 'tiny houses', reflecting the period character of the original home, but constructed primarily using recycled materials.

The internal fitout by Tom Neil and Don Willis complements the lime-rendered interior, and the extravagant recycled architraves and skirtings.

Externally, materials and finishes have been chosen to enhance the historic character and sense-of-place of Warburton.

project team: alvyn williams, pia williams