A solid stone inlay and a sweeping skylight mark a distinct threshold between eras
Located in Ormond, this project is a study in architectural contrast. From the street, the original Spanish Mission façade remains the defining feature, deliberately concealing a voluminous modern extension. This approach preserves the historical streetscape while establishing a powerful narrative of revelation within.
The connection between old and new is highly intentional. Moving through the central corridor, a solid stone inlay and a sweeping skylight mark a distinct threshold between eras. Beyond this point, the architecture opens into a curved, north-facing living zone that embraces a central deck and garden, effectively pulling the landscape deeply into the daily experience of the home.
The structural form of the extension is dictated by both environmental performance and spatial generosity. The roofline sweeps upward to maximise natural light - a theme continued in the master bedroom's high, tapered ceilings - before gracefully sloping down to respect neighbouring boundaries. A precisely calibrated roof overhang manages passive solar heat, while a bespoke steel-and-glass study nook adds a striking, highly functional intervention to the open, light-filled volume.
