A major renovation and 2 storey extension to a Victorian era terrace house in North Carlton. It was demolished to the extent that only a few walls and the building front were retained. Due to heritage requirements the extended upper storey and roof-top balcony were set back from the front parapet so as not to be readily visible from the street. Internal stairs were arranged in a triangular format to provide a more spacious and dynamic feeling.

It had become worn and there was a need for a lot more space. This heritage home in Moonee Ponds underwent a major renovation that included second storey additions. We retained the original character of the front rooms, while going modern for all the other interiors. We upgraded, reorganised and added bathrooms, new kitchen fit-out, new butler's pantry, laundry fit-out, new dressing and utility areas, and living areas. Town planning requirements reduced the scale and height of the second storey but we still managed to fit in a new home cinema which was acoustically treated to reduce excessive noise. The building envelope was highly insulated and the windows were double glazed wherever possible.

A home upgrade and extension for a large house in Surrey Hills. Some years earlier we upgraded the bedrooms. This time we added a new study and renovated the kitchen and adjoining family areas. Sustainability features include double glazing, thermal mass, summer sun shading and a clerestory for augmented ventilation and light. A number of years earlier we extended the rear bedrooms, renovated the laundry, created a new rear entry area and covered terrace.

A major renovation and extension to a double fronted Victorian era terrace house in Moonee Ponds. We kept the heritage front portion and used it for 2 bedrooms and amenities, then built a new north facing open living area at the rear with wide folding doors. The new and the old are separated with courtyards for light and sunshine.

This Victorian terrace house in North Carlton was in poor condition including a dirt floor in the kitchen. We demolished the rear, only retaining the the original heritage front two rooms. In the end we created a 3 bedroom home, with a new kitchen, living and amenity areas. As it was a long narrow building, a large skylight/atrium over the central bathroom that flooded daylight into the adjoining inner rooms. Living areas faced north with full width folding doors merging indoors with outdoors.

This is a single storey building on 3 levels that align with the slope of the land. Room spaces have flexibility and openness, and living areas open to the outdoors. The design utilises sustainability features including north orientation, thermal mass, solar hot water and rain harvesting. It has a high level bushfire resistance.

We wanted a modern functional design, but sympathetic to the heritage character of the area. As the site was associated with the adjoining heritage home, the town houses were designed to reflect the heritage character of late 18th century outbuildings, using red brick and corrugated steel. Living areas which are orientated to a large, north facing balcony.