PRESENT FORM

The work of a renowned local architect, this Melbourne home is brought into the now with a carefully considered update to ensure a bright future.

- Stephen Crafti

EXTERIOR “The new roof of the extension (seen at rear) was clad in recycled roof tiles, to give it an aged appearance that blends in with the rest of the house,” says architect David Neil. Timber detailing of the existing house painted Dulux Domino. Landscaping, Eckersley Garden Architecture.

“IT WAS IMPORTANT TO RETAIN THE FEEL OF THE ORIGINAL ARCHITECT’S WORK, BUT ALSO CREATE SPACES THAT WERE MORE CONNECTED TO THE GARDEN.” David Neil, architect

LIVING Fork floor lamp by Diesel for Foscarini. B&B Italia ‘Tufty-Time’ sofa, Space. Molteni&C ‘Glove Up’ armchairs and Moroso ‘Net’ side table, all Hub Furniture. Tom Dixon ‘Flash’ coffee tables, Living Edge. Note Design Studio ‘Vinge’ table lamp (on the windowsill), Great Dane. Bench seat cushions by Camm Upholstery. Custom rug by Simône Serle Design, The Rug Establishment. Parquetry flooring, Eco Timber (throughout).

KITCHEN American-oak joinery painted Resene Stack. Silver Ash marble benchtops and splashback, G-Lux. Hay ‘Revolver’ barstools and Nau ‘Bell’ pendant light, Cult Design. Delta Light ‘Spy Trimless’ downlights, Inlite. Gaggenau cooktops, steamer and ovens, and Qasair rangehood, all available from E&S. Tapware, Brodware. Sofa, Jordan. Parquetry flooring, Eco Timber.