Andrew Maynard and Mark Austin of Andrew Maynard Architects reworked the size and shape of a century-old terrace house in Fitzroy, Melbourne, extending towards the rear garden with a series of colourful, cedar-clad volumes
Photography: Peter Bennetts
Though the front façade maintains the simplicity of the traditional terrace...
... the cantilevered upper level creates a visual break when viewed from the rear
The architects redesigned the internal arrangement to open up the spaces and bring in more natural light, improving on the small, dimly lit rooms of the original
They panelled the new spaces in spotted-gum timber
... and removed a lean-to addition at the back, widening the house's footprint to make up for the loss
The ground-floor living and kitchen areas are located at the rear of the house
The original courtyard, home to an impressive Japanese maple tree, was preserved in the renovations
In the upstairs bathroom, an entire wall is glazed to connect it with the courtyard
The bedrooms are split between the two storeys. This one is on the upper level
All the rooms feature steel details, in the exposed structure, window frames and doors
Vast widths of glazing on the top floor bring in light and offer views towards the surrounding worker's cottages through the trees
