Past and present
A contrasting yet complementary rear addition to this heritage cottage has
created a flowing interior with a light filled living space at its heart
Previous pages: A clean-lined carport
is an intimation of the new addition
at the rear of this heritage cottage.
Dalecki Design has created a family
and entertaining-friendly expanded
home by combining period charm
with a decidedly modern extension.
These pages: The rear a ddition is an
exercise in creating a complementary
feel by celebrating contrast. Ruby
red brick gives way to vertical timber
cladding in the modern add-on.
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So you love your beautiful heritage home, but
while the classic, detailed facade is stunning,
inside the rooms lack logical flow and natural
light struggles to penetrate deep into the home.
This was the scenario for the owners of this
ruby-red brick heritage cottage before designer
Janik Dalecki became involved.
“The owners wanted to transform the home
into an entertainer’s dream, also suitable for
their young family,” says Dalecki. “While we
could have extended the cottage in similar
period style, the decision was made to open up
the home to a new clean-lined addition at the
rear. This was to be a contemporary building that
contrasts and yet complements the 100-year-old
home – creating a strong design statement.”
A straight-on street view allows the cottage
facade to dominate, but walk on a few steps to
view the house at an angle and the minimalist
addition in waxed hardwood is seen behind.
“By opening up the layout of the cottage
and complementing its intricate architectural
detailing with a striking, modern addition, we
gave the home a second life, transforming it
into a modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom
home,” Dalecki says.