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Roof replacement project in Balmain, Sydney.

David Frutos Ruiz

A metal-clad wall opening to a large external terrace and a timber staircase to a rooftop deck

Greg Rivers Clixar

Tinteggiatura esterna dell'immobile con uso di piattaforma per le parti dove non è stato possibile procedere con il ponteggio.

When they briefed us on this two-storey 85 m2 extension to their beautifully-proportioned Regency villa, our clients envisioned a clean, modern take on its traditional, heritage framework with an open, light-filled lounge/dining/kitchen plan topped by a new master bedroom. Simply opening the front door of the Edwardian-style façade unveils a dramatic surprise: a traditional hallway freshened up by a little lick of paint leading to a sumptuous lounge and dining area enveloped in crisp white walls and floor-to-ceiling glazing that spans the rear and side façades and looks out to the sumptuous garden, its century-old weeping willow and oh-so-pretty Virginia Creepers. The result is an eclectic mix of old and new. All in all a vibrant home full of the owners personalities. Come on in!

Substantial concrete block screen walls and solid balconies above make the well proportioned yards of these duplex townhouses private and spacious outdoor living spaces . Photo: Dean MacKenzie