Located in an oddly quiet pocket of inner west Sydney, Leichhardt House has been given a new life. Additional living spaces, reordered to connect with outdoor spaces, have created a contemporary home for generations to come. Bespoke interiors, beautifully finished and detailed complement the transformation, and is a stunning tribute to the owner/builder.
Building Design: JKD
Interior Design: By owner
Construction: Capital Building and Design
A much loved weatherboard home in Sydney’s inner west needed an update after years of tolerance by the owners. Adding a second storey provided the required additional accommodation and living space, with a contemporary re-do of the ground floor to connect indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly. Efficient planning has included all the mod-cons without increasing the ground floor area, and the second storey sits comfortably atop the weatherboard cottage.
Building design: JKD
Engineering: Greenview Consulting
Construction: Capital Building and Design
Interior Design: JKD with Studio Nino
Photography: Lani McKinnon
Remodelling of the living areas of this solid bungalow in Sydneys northern suburbs has brought new life to a previously pokey and dark series of rooms. Broad access to the rear yard, creating a seamless transition between internal and external living spaces has transformed this family home for the next generation.
Interior Selections: Studio Nino
Structural Design: Ross Engineers
Photography: Lani McKinnon
A family home at Shearwater Estate, Greenhills Beach, completed early 2020. Featuring generous indoor and outdoor living spaces and sweeping cantilevered balconies, this new home has become a landmark in the area. Beautifully constructed and detailed by Wynn Homes.
Interior Design: by Owner with JKD
Engineer: Ross Engineer
Photography: Natalie Hunfalvay
The transformation of a compact home, built in the 1980’s as a replica of an original workers cottage, was inspired by the owners vision and appreciation of the neighbourhood. Originally dark and pokey, the renovation opened up interior spaces on plan and vertically to create a dynamic dwelling designed for relaxing and entertaining. Bold and eclectic décor, highlighted with reclaimed and custom fittings, by the owners in partnership with the builder has resulted in a truly bespoke home.
Builder: Michael Rudd, Green Building Revolution
Hydraulic and Structural Design: Ross Engineers
Interiors: by Owners
Images: Natalie Hunfalvay Photography
Stanmore House is a Victorian semi-detached home with the usual opportunities.. limited entertaining areas and poor connection to external spaces. The renovations included enlargement of the basement area to provide new kitchen/dining/living spaces, new bathroom and bedroom suite on the upper level. An upside design which works perfectly.
Builder: Brightbuild Constructions
Structural/Stormwater Engineer: Ross Engineers
Images: Lani McKinnon
Additions to the rear and second story to a Federation era semi-detached home, new living areas, bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. Original features and character were retained with new contemporary spaces to maximise light and function.
Builder: Beecraft
Interiors: by Client.
Structural and Stormwater Design: Ross Engineers
Images: Natalie Hunfalvay Photography
Revisiting a previous renovation to this eastern beaches family home, the design took advantage of under-utilized spaces and improved internal planningand created new connections between internal and external living areas.
Completed in May 2014, the alterations and extension to this Victorian era semi-detached updated the existing round floor living room, bathroom and laundry adding two bedrooms with ensuites to the upper floor. The new upper floor was located to the rear of the building and independent of the original roof to preserve the architectural character of the home and its matching neighbour. Operable sun shades protect the upper floor rooms from heat, scoop in previeling breezes and provide privacy from adjoining neighbours.
Located above one of Sydney’s iconic Eastern Beaches, this house has been completely remodelled to provide a contemporary home with coastal character. A second storey was added, providing three bedrooms and bathrooms, with extensive replanning on the ground floor to improve entry address and connect indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Interior Design: by Owner
Construction: Gehret Constructions
Engineer: Ross Engineers
Photography: Lani McKinnon
Situated on a remarkable waterfront site overlooking Sydney's Middle Harbour, this recently completed project included the renewal of all interiors, new bathrooms and new kitchen and external works. Originally designed for Japanese diplomats in the 1960's, the house has hints of oriental details blended with modernist thinking. Rather than simply applying Asian influenced finishes, our base design concept was based on the idea of 'air and water', two basic elements which the home enjoys naturally.
The palette is cool with dark accents, balanced with natural light and excellent cross-ventilation, giving the home a beautiful calm character. Landscape design by True Form Landscape Architecture complements the home, revitalising the pool deck and gardens perfectly. Construction and fitout by FRES Constructions is of the highest standard, suitable for this unique property.
Dundas House
Created as a new concept for the volume housing market, Moncrieff House starts with mid-century modernist principles suggested by builder/developer RAM Constructions. Clean horizontal lines with bold vertical structure to create balance. Full height glazing, crazy high ceilings and open plan living areas make a light filled, breezy home.
The usual story, a Victorian era terrace home, with grand living rooms to the front and no connection to the rear yard and poor consideration of natural light. Makeshift renovations were removed and contemporary living spaces created. Designed for a busy family, always entertaining, the home both flows between spaces and can be divided into private places when needed.
MBA award winner for builder/client Rob Baker (Building Relationships)
Conversion of single bedroom workers terrace into two bedroom home with open plan living areas to the rear, featuring mezzanine bedroom and two storey living areas.
Recently completed, this new four bedroom family home in the north shore suburb of Northbridge site comfortably among its neighbours and takes full advantage of its remarkable location and outlook. With all living areas facing north and upper floors enjoying views across Sailors Bay, the home has is light and bright with high quality interiors complementing the architecture. Designed to accommodate a couple with older children and guests, the home has separate living areas on each floor providing both privacy and spaces to gather. Construction by Rawson Homes.
Concept development in partnership with Ply Studio. Contemporary family home adjoining a heritage listed home.
Located in Sydney’s inner west where land values are premium, this new family home accommodates four bedrooms and separate studio over double garage to the rear, all on a 270sqm block. Approved as Complying Development in 2016 the design incorporates the best in efficient planning to provide a generous home which respects the established streetscape and is a ‘good neighbour’, protecting the privacy and solar access of adjoining homes.
Images: Natalie Hunfalvay Photography
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Highlighted project: New family home in Sydneys southern suburbs.
This typical 3 bedroom semi on Sydneys beach suburb of Coogee required extensive additions to accommodate a growing family. Now a three storey home, the central level was maintained and renovated, with a new basement utility room and top floor bedrooms and bathrooms added. A north facing contemporary dormer peeks over the front fence, bring sunlight into the bedrooms.
Interior Design: by Owner
Construction: Gehret Constructions
Structural Design: Ross Engineers
Photography: Lani McKinnon
