This project, designed by Chan Architecture, was a modern rear extension to a New-England style home characterised by a high pitched slate roof, dormer windows and red clinker brickwork.
The brief was to renovate and re-purpose the existing rooms and façade and to add a new open planned kitchen/dining/living room and master bedroom at the rear as well as create a better connection to the backyard.
The main challenge of this project was how to add new modern spaces to the existing house whilst maintaining the charm and character of the original period home.
This was done by incorporating architectural elements into both new and old parts of the house, such as steel framed doors and windows, herringbone timber flooring and soft window furnishings.
The new rear extension runs along the south side of the block, allowing access to northern light to all the main living and dining spaces.
Large, full height sliding doors run the length of the extension on the northern side of the extension, blurring the lines between inside and outside, giving the impression of one large space.
One of the defining features of this project was the use of in-situ concrete for the internal and external seats, the water feature and the mitred, cantilevered kitchen island bench.
This compliments the industrial feel of the steel framed windows, whilst adding subtle variances in colour and texture.
Project Details
Project Size – 350 m2
Site Area – 820 m2
Completion Date – 2021
Building Levels – 2
Project Details
Architecture
Chan Architecture
Chan Architecture is a Melbourne-based architectural practice with a strong focus on design.
After several years working with some of Melbourne’s most respected architectural firms, Anthony Chan established Chan Architecture in 2007.
Since then, Chan Architecture has completed a number of successful residential projects across Melbourne, including renovations and extensions, new houses and multi-unit developments.
Photography
Tatjana Plitt
Tatjana is an award-winning artist and architecture/interiors photographer based in Melbourne.
She completed her Bachelor of Media Arts at RMIT University and has exhibited her work throughout Australia and internationally.
Inspired by the power of architecture to shape how we feel, think and behave, Tatjana creates images that capture the mood and emotion of spaces.
Photo Gallery
Click on a thumbnail image to enlarge.
Design © 2021 Chan Architecture. All Rights Reserved.| Images © 2021 Tatjana Plitt. All Rights Reserved.
Get the Builtworks Letter
In every edition of the Builtworks Letter, you’ll get the behind-the-scenes backstory as to how buildings are designed, built, and brought to life.
You’ll hear compelling stories, learn surprising ideas, meet engaging characters, and discover unique voices.