This project involved the renovation of an existing heritage-listed 1906 residence for a young and growing family. The dwelling suffered from a of lack of privacy from large adjoining apartments, poor connections between internal and external areas and a need for additional living and sleeping areas.

The central idea was to build a new tower, over 3 levels, which would become a singular solution to a variety of complex problems. This tower, located against the rear boundary in the southern corner of the garden, was deliberately separated from the existing building and a new multi-level circulation link was formed between the two buildings. The contemporary building stitched together the previously disparate levels of the residence and the site. It functioned as a lynch pin, opening out in multiple directions over a series of levels. Internal living spaces were connected to external courtyards, which were raised up to meet the ground floor living zones that were previously denied any external access.

Major refurbishments were undertaken to all parts of the original building. Colour, texture and materials, both externally and internally played a major role in recreating a unique, sophisticated and vibrant family home.