This is possibly one of the most extensive and significant renovations that we have ever undertaken.
What we encountered at the start of the project was a 1970s-era side-split with a number of space challenges. While the house wans’t working in its current configuration, the neighbourhood was desirable and the family did not want to move.
The family was growing, and had a number of desires that they wanted to have addressed. For starters, the original house only had a carport, and they wanted a garage. They also needed more bedroom space, desired a proper entrance with foyer, and would ideally like to renovate their kitchen and dining area.
In the finished house, the original structure is still evident as the left-most element. It is significantly expanded upon, though, within the remainder of the structure.
A particular challenge in addressing this project involved working with the rooflines of the existing structure. The solution was a design that echoed and extended existing roofline angles, substantially building structure while embracing the lines and angles of the original home.
The overall architectural feel was substantially changed. The exterior incorporated half-walls of stone cladding with traditional board-and-batten. Timber frame elements framed the front porch and entrance way. Two garage bays were incorporated to significantly enhance available storage space.
The result was a dramatic transformation in space, style and architectural design. A small and compromised initial structure was substantively recreated to provide the space and functionality that allowed the family to stay for the long term.