was reworked to best accommodate the
bedrooms and bathrooms – a placement
that made sense for these smaller, more
intimate spaces. The hall staircase was
also moved for a better entry experience.”
The open-plan extension contains the
more public spaces, comprising the living
and dining areas, and the kitchen opening
to a new rear deck. There is also a media
room and gym tucked in behind. Upstairs
is the master suite, complete with ensuite,
walk in wardrobe and a private deck.
The internal transition between the old
and new is as definitive as the cladding.
The floor level not only steps down to offer
an enhanced relationship with the site, but
polished concrete was chosen to contrast
with the cottage’s hardwood floors.
A strong indoor-outdoor link was
achieved with large sliding doors opening
to the deck, while the sculptural riserless
staircase optimises light penetration right
through the airy, modern living spaces.
However, when viewed from the street,
there’s little indication of this contemporary
new addition at the rear of the property.
Top and above: Ideally positioned between the
main deck and the living and dining areas, the
black and white kitchen has a crisp modern
aesthetic but is relatively understated so as not to
detract from the outlooks. A feature of the family
kitchen is the black marble benchtop with its
whirls of striated grain. The tall window situated
just before the staircase looks out to a narrow
exterior niche that cuts in between the old and
new structures, bringing additional natural light
into this area.
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