Renovating a semi-detached, single fronted Edwardian terrace house always poses a unique set of challenges.  The sites are often long and narrow with a shared party wall on one side and an existing house which can be over 100 years old.  The main challenge is always how to create modern, flexible, light-filled spaces with limited site access and a tight budget.

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Architects: Chan Architecture

Location: Brunswick, Australia

Project Team: Anthony Chan, Meyvin Puspita

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Tatjana Plitt

Builder: Whelan Master Builders

Structural Engineer: Greer Consulting Engineers

Building Surveyor: Wilsmore Nelson Group
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Text description provided by the architects. Renovating a semi-detached, single fronted Edwardian terrace house always poses a unique set of challenges.  The sites are often long and narrow with a shared party wall on one side and an existing house which can be over 100 years old.  The main challenge is always how to create modern, flexible, light-filled spaces with limited site access and a tight budget.

Plans

With the Brunswick house, we designed the extension to be built to boundary on both sides with high ceilings, light internal materials and strategically placed skylights to bring the light in from above.  We also designed the cabinetry to be customised to the client?s needs so that everyth...