Houzz Tour: A modern update gives life to a docking period - A desire for family cohesion led the design of the award-winning extension, which transformed a traditional house in a house relaxation for owners contrasting old and new with finesse. "They loved the Edwardian house, but wanted additions to feel distinctly modern and spacious, but not open, said Dig design architect Lindsay Douglas. 'Introspective spaces of the existing house would turn into bright spaces at the back. "
Extension A glance
Who lives here A couple and their young daughter and son
Location Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
Size 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Extension A glance
Who lives here A couple and their young daughter and son
Location Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
Size 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
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rear axle not only extends the living area and provides shade, it transforms this family house in a rush remains which earned its designers numerous awards.
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from the front, the house is cute cottage. Besides replacing the front door with a new modern revolving door large format and make minor restorations to the facade of the street the house appears as traditional as ever.
The new gateway is an indication, however, of what is to come as you move through the back of the house.
The new gateway is an indication, however, of what is to come as you move through the back of the house.
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Lindsay has replaced the floor in the hallway with new walnut floors in large format, and walnut tones have been used throughout the house to act as a bridge for the transition from the old to the new.
wood floor, C Lassic Walnut by Royal Oak Floors.
wood floor, C Lassic Walnut by Royal Oak Floors.
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the winery sits behind a full height glass wall with space to put bottles of over 600 on display. light carpentry and uplighting of walnut wood flooring adds drama. Lindsay also made sure there was enough room for a chair - choosing which wine you feel like drinking can take time and reflection, after all.
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the transition zone is a dynamic space flanked on one side by a feature wine cellar and floating staircase the other.
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the insular spaces, introspective and private transition of the existing house in open spaces, bright extension to form modern spaces with polished concrete floors and operable glass walls. Lindsay designed the house to circulate easily and feel relaxed despite the contrasts between old and new.
This is the second design Dig project architects and interior designers have been working on for the owner of this house, which sought to find a balance between spatial distinction and human connectivity.
Painting Whisper White by Dulux. Jasper sofa, furniture king. Armchairs, Marcel Breur Wassily. coffee table, Isamu Noguchi.
This is the second design Dig project architects and interior designers have been working on for the owner of this house, which sought to find a balance between spatial distinction and human connectivity.
Painting Whisper White by Dulux. Jasper sofa, furniture king. Armchairs, Marcel Breur Wassily. coffee table, Isamu Noguchi.
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the challenge, Lindsay said, was not only to create a contemporary extension to a period house, but "also for them both to have their own character, interact dynamically, but still have continuity and, above all, to feel like a home.
Carpet Ikea. Cushions, Liberty.
Carpet Ikea. Cushions, Liberty.
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the living room is separated from the kitchen with a tray separation of open room, continuing nut seen in the floor at the entrance.
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along the main wall of the living room, a carpentry unit acts as both a sofa and entertainment unit. natural light washes down the wall with a hidden full-length skylight. The night light can continue with a pelmet soft lighting that mimics the same light that bathes the wall during the day, "said Lindsay.
polished concrete floor, Hanson.
polished concrete floor, Hanson.
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Creating, Rone.
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color and pallet materials from the living room is echoed in the kitchen.
Sink and Faucet, Elite appliances. cooking appliances, Electrolux.
Sink and Faucet, Elite appliances. cooking appliances, Electrolux.
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The kitchen features polytec laminate Ravine "natural Oak". Caesarstone countertops are a mix of colors: 'Raven' and 'Oyster'. The backsplash is Caesarstone 'Raven'.
Painting Whisper White by Dulux.
Painting Whisper White by Dulux.
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storeroom butler, accessible by hidden doors, sits behind the kitchen. The Office leads to the utility room.
Cupboard White Classic Polytec Matt. Worktop, Organic White Caesarstone. Sink and faucet, Franke. Dishwasher, Miele.
Cupboard White Classic Polytec Matt. Worktop, Organic White Caesarstone. Sink and faucet, Franke. Dishwasher, Miele.
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the owners wanted their home to meet their current needs and adapt to their needs in the future. "Spaces have been created so that the family can be in different fields still stay connected, or they can come together for shared experiences, said Lindsay.
Stools, Johannes Andersen Allegra black leather and walnut.
Stools, Johannes Andersen Allegra black leather and walnut.
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Lighting About space.
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the decking return blurs the boundaries of the house inside and outside, and increases the sense of space.
'This is reinforced in the details of the interior with window frames set in the floor and ceiling, "says Lindsay. 'The use of large operable panels allows the interior to join the outside to create great entertainment spaces / outdoor air inside - t he curved bridge the gap feel as a unit, rather than a floor, walls and a roof, making it a very dynamic space. "
'This is reinforced in the details of the interior with window frames set in the floor and ceiling, "says Lindsay. 'The use of large operable panels allows the interior to join the outside to create great entertainment spaces / outdoor air inside - t he curved bridge the gap feel as a unit, rather than a floor, walls and a roof, making it a very dynamic space. "
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Woodform timber decking in the spotted gum combined with sealed paving blue stone and artificial grass in the backyard.
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The TimberLinkTM wrapped frames patio overlooking a small courtyard with a large tree. "The scale of the addition was in many ways determined by the tree," said Lindsay.
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the rear patio dynamic form has been designed to attract people inside the house to the garden.
"We are very proud of this house," says Lindsay. "It is a contemporary extension that you do not know about the street and has a family feel at ease while being a stimulating space to play with the detail and contrast throughout the house.
outdoor beanbag, Alta Beanbags. black cushions, freedom.
"We are very proud of this house," says Lindsay. "It is a contemporary extension that you do not know about the street and has a family feel at ease while being a stimulating space to play with the detail and contrast throughout the house.
outdoor beanbag, Alta Beanbags. black cushions, freedom.
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While an undisputed focal point of the design, Douglas said wood wrap sits between the pool and the garden also serves as a quiet space to relax.
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the owners do not want a formal dining room, but I did not want a large open space which could accommodate 12 people for a meal.
of floor to ceiling windows in the kitchen / dining room overlooking the pool and spa. An opening window over the bar opens the full extent of the bar at the pool and spa.
Chairs, Eames.
of floor to ceiling windows in the kitchen / dining room overlooking the pool and spa. An opening window over the bar opens the full extent of the bar at the pool and spa.
Chairs, Eames.
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one of the walnut staircase steps extends to form a bar for entertainment.
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"homeowners like having people over and entertain; the house has been designed so that it also felt comfortable with the family home alone or when they have fun, "says Lindsay.
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full height glass doors slide into a pocket in the opening of the living space on the wooden wall characteristic element.
the original part of the house is covered with wood siding, and the ground floor extended now tab features and groove gum spotted coating in random edge widths - a wooden version modern of the existing duct.
the original part of the house is covered with wood siding, and the ground floor extended now tab features and groove gum spotted coating in random edge widths - a wooden version modern of the existing duct.
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the bathroom on the ground floor overlooks the pool and spa.
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'Voids are used to connect the first floor with the active areas of the ground floor, which strengthens human connectivity that led the project initially, "says Lindsay.
The original, pre-renovated house crammed into three bedrooms, a small kitchen, living room and dining room and two bathrooms. The original part of the house still houses the master bedroom, bathroom and dressing room, but the remaining space is now used as a living room, study, large bathroom, storage area and basement.
Lighting About space.
The original, pre-renovated house crammed into three bedrooms, a small kitchen, living room and dining room and two bathrooms. The original part of the house still houses the master bedroom, bathroom and dressing room, but the remaining space is now used as a living room, study, large bathroom, storage area and basement.
Lighting About space.
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a simple box titanium coated structure is the first floor extension above the / kitchen / dining room. It features two bedrooms, a guest room with bathroom, a bathroom and an additional room to give the family room to move as children grow.
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external shutters to the windows upper floor protecting privacy and neighboring properties, but offer a view of the outside.
environment, extending ticks all the right boxes. The extension pushes home to the southern boundary of maximizing access to the northern light; Large panels of glass used allow natural ventilation and large glass areas are offset by the use of glass hi-spec, blinds, shutters screens, deep eaves and porches.
The longevity, maintenance, embodied energy and waste are other sustainability measures used, and materials were selected with these criteria in mind.
environment, extending ticks all the right boxes. The extension pushes home to the southern boundary of maximizing access to the northern light; Large panels of glass used allow natural ventilation and large glass areas are offset by the use of glass hi-spec, blinds, shutters screens, deep eaves and porches.
The longevity, maintenance, embodied energy and waste are other sustainability measures used, and materials were selected with these criteria in mind.
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Before photo
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BEFORE :. the pool now runs along the side of the house
Before Photo
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before :. This is on the back of the house before the renovation
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