The Newtown house is located in the Inner West of Sydney. A thorough reworking of this cosy workers terrace provides a versatile, bright and airy home on a budget - with built-in flexibility allowing the space to adapt and change to the evolving needs of a family.

The entry hall leads to a verdant, private courtyard and double height living space, with an open-plan pavilion providing a generous living, kitchen and dining space and opening to the low maintenance, productive garden to the rear of the home.

The extensive use of timber, concrete and recycled brick offers warmth to the interior spaces, and highlight glazing, louvre windows and full height sliding doors flood the interior with natural light.

Landscape elements and planting are borrowed from neighbouring dwellings providing a functional yard in an inner city home that connects with the environment while maintaining privacy.