Mixing Old with New

This project is a stunning renovation of a dilapidated deceased estate. The house is nestled in a heritage conservation area which had its challenges and had to be taken into consideration when designing the works of the home. The transformation is incredible. The architect and homeowner looked to reinstate the period pieces of the front original section of the home and modernize the back extension and above addition. The transition from old to new was skillfully made through the use of an arched doorway separating the contrasting styles of the home. A real standout of the home is the raked windows that are installed above the sliding doors at the rear of the home. The arched window above the transitional door at the centre of the home compliments the themes of the home and allows natural light to stream into the front section of the home. A clever mixture of residential and commercial products have been used in this home and have been skillfully blended to create a striking feature. Mixed with a combination of single and double glazing this home is sympathetic to the heritage of the house while also keeping energy efficiency and practicality at its forefront.

This project was innovative through the resurrection of the dilapidated building. The problem they were trying to solve was bringing the building back to life while still honoring and restoring the original features of the house. The innovation comes with the melding of styles, original detailing in the front, and more modern contemporary architecture in the upstairs addition and back end of the home. They wanted to pay respect to the original features of the house given it’s in a heritage conservation area but also make the house fit their style and purposes. This house has a lot of aesthetic appeal and that comes from the ingenious way they have pulled the two styles of this home together. They cleverly chose their products and materials in the home to reflect the history of the home while creating a modern livable space.