Completed

Enmore Project

An inspired transformation that maximises light and connection to the outdoors.

Sensitive extension to an inner city cottage concealing it from the street
Sensitive extension to an inner city cottage concealing it from the street
Traditional detailing maintained within the front of the original cottage
Traditional detailing maintained within the front of the original cottage
Traditional detailing maintained within the front of the original cottage

After purchasing a 2-bedroom semi-detached single-storey terrace in Sydney's Enmore, our clients were looking to convert the property into a more generous family home that was bright and airy, with useable outdoor space.

View of the modern extension from the rear courtyard
View of the modern extension from the rear courtyard
Contemporary kitchen and dining space
Contemporary kitchen and dining space
Humble material and bespoke joinery
Humble material and bespoke joinery
Stairs with the living spaces of the modern extension
Stairs with the living spaces of the modern extension

With the front façade under heritage controls, the client sought to preserve the character of their home while exploring the architectural possibilities of a second-storey addition.

Master bedroom in the contemporary extension overlooking rooftops
Master bedroom in the contemporary extension overlooking rooftops
View over the original rooftops of inner-city cottages
View over the original rooftops of inner-city cottages
Upstairs bathroom and hallway outside master bedroom
Upstairs bathroom and hallway outside master bedroom
Upstairs bathroom and hallway outside master bedroom
Upstairs bathroom and hallway outside master bedroom

Concept & Design

Using precise spatial planning, we were able t o create a comfortable 4-bedroom home on a 142sqm site with an internal courtyard and rear courtyard space, meeting the client's need for integrated outdoor space.

With the heritage facade maintained, restored and re-painted, we transformed the rest of the ground floor to complement our contemporary design for the second storey. The second storey accommodates two additional bedrooms and an additional bathroom.

Site plan
Site plan
South elevation
South elevation
Left: west elevation. Right: east elevation
Left: west elevation. Right: east elevation
Ground floor plan
Ground floor plan
Level 1 floor plan
Level 1 floor plan

The client's style preferences helped us create a stunning modern home that is light and homely, celebrates heritage, and embraces contemporary urban living for a young family.

Front 3d view
Front 3d view
Rear 3d view
Rear 3d view