This project demonstrates that improving sustainability and liveability does not always require an extension. Through strategic remodelling of the existing floor plan, the home was transformed into a brighter, more comfortable and energy-efficient environment, without increasing its overall size and footprint.

Our client primarily wanted somewhere to put a billiards table, which had kept in storage since moving into the home, due to the home’s poor internal configuration. The home’s poor solar orientation and thermal performance were also key concerns, in addition to an unutilised rear deck. 

The deck width was reduced and the home’s interior reconfigured to create improved living spaces, in addition to optimising thermal comfort and access to the outdoor deck. The enhanced living spaces feature large-span openings, clerestory operable windows and extra-deep roof overhangs, making the home both visually appealing and comfortable throughout the seasons. The skillion roof form is an essential design component that enhances the home’s aesthetics, maximises northern light and expels hot air in summer. 

The compact nature of this renovation enabled the project to proceed through a fast-tracked Complying Development Certificate (CDC) approval pathway, allowing construction to commence without the need for a Council Development Application.