Following the removal of a previous extension from the rear of a late 1960’s home, the project frames an interconnected setting for family life occurring both indoors and outdoors. Site constraints such as a diagonal site fall of 5.5m and overbearing neighbouring houses were addressed to maximise amenity.

The starting point also included recent work by the client to bench the site and incorporate a pool.

The original house was an ugly duckling in the streetscape, however the owners wanted to avoid demolishing their home, preferring for it to evolve and reach its potential. Out of place alterations were removed and complimentary detail elements added, including a balustrade and eaves pergola.

New work between the house and street creates a semi-public realm emphasising pedestrian exploration, detail scaled character, and structured landscaping.