The existing 165m2 art deco home is a
Northcote original from the 1930’s, situated
at the front of a 557m2 block. The 110m2
extension utilised the generous space in
the backyard and was brought right to the
end of the site, transforming the traditional
backyard into a modern one with multiple
breakaway courtyards situated in different
parts around the extension.
Blending the old with the new meant
reviving the front of the house and
incorporating a modern back. The quiet,
private areas of the home are located
at the front, where C.Kairouz Architects
restored the beautiful existing Tasmanian
oak timber flooring and revived the original
ceiling rosettes with a modern, clean white.
The floorplan naturally encourages people
to move through the space into the louder
heart of the home; the open living and
entertaining area at the back. Materials
selections change from warm & luxurious
to bold & sleek with a slight industrial
undertone, with inspirations drawn from
the immediate context of Northcote.
www.ckarchitects.com.au
Photos: Peter Clarke www.peterclarke.com.au
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