At the heart of the project was the idea of celebrating the character and charm of the 1903 workers cottage by contrasting as well as blending its period features with contemporary details.

Originally a 1 bedroom home with a sleep out, designs were drafted for a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home which made the most out of its smaller (273sq m) inner city block size.

Blending the old with the new, internally there is a seamless flow of the floor plan which connects the old front cottage with the new rear extension. Whilst on the exterior, custom designed perforated screens adds a playful pattern and dimension to the traditional workers cottage façade.