The existing character home is restored to it's former glory with a glazed breezeway connecting the new extension. A new kitchen and dining area open onto the covered deck and alfresco providing direct physical and visual link to the gardens and city views beyond.

View from main approach. The new extension is sympathetic to the original architecture but maintains an independent identity with contemporary interiors.

Perspective view of proposed new extension to existing weatherboard cottage from main approach. In this early scheme we explored the option of demolishing the existing living room and replaced with a larger kitchen/ dining/ living area.

Sketch view from rear of house and gardens showing how the new extension continues the established rhythm of the old house.

Sketch view from main approach showing how the new entrance hallway acts as a link element between the existing heritage home and the new addition.

Sketch view of a new entrance hallway which acts as a physical link between the existing character home and the new extension. The hallway provides visual connectivity through the house to the existing mature gardens and views beyond.

The steeply sloping topography with rocky outcrops present a challenge common to the Perth Hills. View corridors extend to the City Centre and Ridge Hill beyond.

Solar orientation and prevailing breezes are a key consideration for all projects. Improving passive solar gain in winter, increasing natural light and natural ventilation will all add to the comfort and energy efficiency of the house.

This initial Diagram shows the conceptual new layout with circulation, relationships between functions, views and connections to the outdoor living & garden areas.

The existing cottage has been replanned internally to provide 2 large children's bedrooms and a generous master suite with study. A new open plan kitchen/ dining/ living area will replace an existing living room. All primary spaces now have links to the verandah and city views with new living accommodation opening directly onto north facing alfresco dining area & mature gardens

This iteration of the design includes a new entrance hall which will act as a lightweight link element between the original house and a new kitchen / meals area. This new extension opens onto a covered alfresco and existing mature gardens with views over the city beyond.