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Periscope House draws light into a young family’s home, adding thoughtful solutions and flexible spaces to 1950s Art Deco foundations.
Our clients engaged us to undertake a considered extension to their character-rich home in Malvern East. They wanted to celebrate their home’s history while adapting it to the needs of their family, and future-proofing it for decades to come.
The extension’s form meets with and continues the existing roofline, politely emerging at the rear of the house. The tones of the original white render and red brick are reflected in the extension, informing its white Colorbond exterior and selective pops of red throughout.
Inside, the original home’s layout has been reimagined to better suit a growing family. Once closed-in formal dining and lounge rooms were converted into children’s bedrooms, supplementing the main bedroom and a versatile fourth room. Grouping these rooms together has created a subtle definition of zones: private spaces are nestled to the front, while the rear extension opens up to shared living areas.
A tailored response to the site, the extension’s ground floor addresses the western back garden, and first floor (AKA the periscope) faces the northern sun. Sitting above the open plan living areas, the periscope is a mezzanine that nimbly sidesteps the harsh afternoon light synonymous with a western facing back yard. It features a solid wall to the west and a glass wall to the north, emulating the rotation of a periscope to draw gentle light into the extension.
Beneath the mezzanine, the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces effortlessly overlap. Also accessible via an informal back door for friends and family, this generous communal area provides our clients with the functionality, spatial cohesion and connection to the outdoors they were missing. Melding modern and heritage elements, Periscope House honours the history of our clients’ home while creating light-filled shared spaces – all through a periscopic lens that opens the home to the garden.


Custom cabinetry in Dulux Snowy Mountains Quarter and Eveneer Planked Oak shelves. Escea gas fireplace with sandstone tile cladding.
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept family room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and panelled walls.
Inspiration for a large beach style open concept family room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and panelled walls.


An open floor plan connecting the family room, kitchen and dining room.
Photos by Eric Lucero
Design ideas for a large country open concept family room in Denver with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.
Design ideas for a large country open concept family room in Denver with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.


Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept family room in Austin with a library, white walls, cork floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and timber.


Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Paper White
Paint Trim: Benjamin Moore White Heron
Joe Kwon Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.


Casual comfortable family living is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this casual comfortable family room encourages family gatherings and relaxation! Photography: Stephen Karlisch


Large contemporary open concept family room in Detroit with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.


Detailed view styled family room complete with stone fireplace and wood mantel, medium wood custom built-ins, sofa and chairs, black console table with white table lamps, traverse rod window treatments and exposed beams in Charlotte, NC.


The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.


This is an example of a large beach style open concept family room in Houston with light hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.


Modern farmhouse fireplace with stacked stone and a distressed raw edge beam for the mantle.
This is an example of a large country open concept family room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and brown floor.
This is an example of a large country open concept family room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and brown floor.


Custom built-ins designed to hold a record collection and library of books. The fireplace got a facelift with a fresh mantle and tile surround.
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept family room in DC Metro with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept family room in DC Metro with a library, white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.


This is an example of a country open concept family room in Brisbane with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a concealed tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.


A full, custom remodel turned a once-dated great room into a spacious modern farmhouse with crisp black and white contrast, warm accents, custom black fireplace and plenty of space to entertain.


Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and a concealed tv.


The focal point of this beautiful family room is the bookmatched marble fireplace wall. A contemporary linear fireplace and big screen TV provide comfort and entertainment for the family room, while a large sectional sofa and comfortable chaise provide seating for up to nine guests. Lighted LED bookcase cabinets flank the fireplace with ample storage in the deep drawers below. This family room is both functional and beautiful for an active family.


Stefan Radtke
Expansive country open concept family room in New York with medium hardwood floors.
Expansive country open concept family room in New York with medium hardwood floors.


Inspiration for a contemporary open concept family room in Milwaukee with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.


Bob Narod
Design ideas for a transitional open concept family room in DC Metro with a game room, beige walls, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.
Design ideas for a transitional open concept family room in DC Metro with a game room, beige walls, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.


Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept family room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.
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