Surry Hills House is a renovation of a narrow inner-city terrace, transforming a rundown and dark dwelling into a light-filled and breezy home.

Working within a constrained site, the project focused on improving light, circulation and usability. The existing staircase was removed and replaced with an open hardwood stair, allowing natural light to reach the sitting room below while also improving safety and access between levels.

A new kitchen was introduced, incorporating a Caesarstone benchtop and glass splashback, with two skylights positioned above to bring natural light deep into the plan.

Material continuity was used to enhance the sense of space. Travertine flooring extends across both interior and exterior areas, with level transitions carefully aligned to create a more open and unified environment.

Despite the tight access typical of inner-city terrace sites, the project was delivered through careful planning and experience in building within constrained conditions.

The result is a compact yet highly liveable home — where light, material continuity and considered interventions transform the spatial experience within a limited footprint.