Federation

This addition and renovation project has retained all the beauty, character and charm of the existing home while opening up both internal and external areas for enhanced family living. The additions are discrete but spacious, incorporating energy efficiencies and providing a seamless integration between old and new.
Great effort was put to integrating new ground floor and first floor additions to this traditional home, while remaining within Council's height restriction envelope. The geometry of new roof lines, re-tiling of the existing roof and maintaining traditional styles such as exposed rafters & timber windows have contributed to a seamless integration.
Internally, the home was transformed by removing the old kitchen, laundry and family areas and introducing an exciting open plan design that is both efficient and aesthetically pleasing. V-Lux skylights and sky tubes provided natural light to hall areas, and batts added to floor, ceiling and walls of the new first floor addition for insulation.
Externally the rear garden area is now much more family-usable with new access points, and level off-street parking has been provided at the front without loss of access to storage areas.
Client comments: "Neighbours and strangers have commented to us on the swift and well-organised execution of the building, timely completion and appreciation of the streetscape appeal of the finished home."
STYLE: Federation
FINISH: Brick

A home that stood proud in its era, yet which over time became tired and a little run down has been given a new lease of life.
The brief was to restore the front of this late-Victorian residence to its former glory; to renovate and extend the rear; to do away with the sundry add-ons and to create a family living area that would appeal to the home's historical character while providing the comforts of the 21st century.
Improvements include a staircase as centre-piece to this area, then leading to large new bedrooms with ensuites, a walk-in-wardrobe, dressing room, Study and a private deck to enjoy the tree top views this home boasts.
And all this achieved with upmost attention to detail - from the sandstone sills to the doors and architraves made to suit, roof lines to admire and chimneys to match; a mixing of old and new brickwork so as to blend a prestigious old home with a truly magnificent new extension.
This is a project that the owner, Architect, builder and decorator can be proud of.

Renovations to the lower ground and ground floors, and the addition of a new first floor have opened up the internal and external areas of this Federation home for enhanced family living.
The integration of the three levels is seamless and has resulted in a practical and beautiful home that has retained the character and charm of the period.
STYLE: Federation
FINISH: Brick + Blueboard

The Architect was meticulous in respecting the style and ambience of the original Federation dwelling, whilst at the same time providing the owners with all the advantages of a spacious, modern design, and opening up spectacular views.
The ground-floor bedroom was enhanced by the addition of a traditional bay window, and all first-floor bedrooms were designed to maximise enjoyment of the extensive views.
The stairwell was positioned in the original study, and designed to create additional storage underneath.
The introduction of generous glazing to the south façade maximises natural light without resulting in heat gain; louvre vents to the gables provide excellent flow-through ventilation; and insulating with ceiling batts, wall batts and roof sarking all contribute to the home's energy efficiency.
STYLE: Federation
FINISH: Shingles

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