David helps you navigate the complexities of renovating or building a new home.
David helps you navigate the complexities of renovating or building a new home.
The challenge
Provide a refresh to this semi-detached residence to accomodate the needs of a growing young family. The existing site subdivision resulted in a very narrow lot, which limited natural light and ventilation and also created privacy issues. A new master bedroom and ensuite was required in addition to the existing 2 bedrooms.
The solution
The existing rear lean-to was remove and a new two storey rear addition forms a split level addition. This reduced the bulk and scale from the street while respecting the existing building form. The new addition is articulated as a black stained timber box, which reinforces the contemporary nature of the addition. The second storey houses a new master bedroom quite with extensive robe storage and a new ensuite. At ground level a new open plan living, kitchen and dining space opens onto a level rear garden, perfect for kids to play while being closely monitored by Mum.
Status: Built
Builder: Hancock Homes
Interiors: A&Co
Hydraulics: JHA
Structural: Starc
Heritage: Heritage and Environmental Services