Understanding what is already there
The relationship between retained rooms and new spaces is central to a successful renovation. Floor levels, openings, structural connections and material transitions need to be considered together. The goal is a home that feels coherent, even when its parts come from different periods.
Our carpentry background supports a close attention to the way these elements meet. We work with the project’s architects, consultants and trades to understand the design and resolve its details during construction.
Three ways to extend a building’s story
Mission House in Strathmore is a renovation and extension that celebrates the character of an original Spanish Mission home. Its project gallery offers a closer look at the relationship between established character and contemporary living.
Post House in Moonee Ponds transforms a former Post building into a family residence. Grace, also in Moonee Ponds and currently in construction, brings a contemporary architectural addition to a heritage residence. The project status is shown on its page so you can distinguish work underway from completed photography.
What to share about your renovation
Start with the existing home and what you hope to change. A concise brief is more useful than a long list of finishes before the layout and scope are understood.
- Photographs or drawings of the existing building.
- Rooms or features you want to retain.
- The additional space or changes you are considering.
- Any design work already completed and your preferred timing.
