Light House, Ascot Vale

Renovation & extension for a growing family.

With a client brief for an expanding family and open plan entertainment area for hosting guests, Light House is designed to maximize light, views to landscape and create a sense of generosity. An interplay of courtyards, flat & raised roofs are created to allow a sense of generosity.

The materials chosen are robust, low maintenance and have a textural quality that will allow them to age with grace. A combination of soft textural tones, earthy brick and bold feature stone are combined to create a sense of balance, fun & timelessness.

Functionally the original roof and front of house has been retained and modified, allowing for a new master suite & study. Previously the laundry, bathroom and storage blocked the flow, light and views from the house to the backyard (a common issue within period Melbourne homes). The proposed extension efficiently relocates these within the existing building and allows the new extension to create an indoor outdoor feel that connects with the landscape and opens up the backyard for play.

Bespoke design details play a large part within the design; from easy to clean cooktops facing into the space, herb gardens above the kitchen cabinetry to the custom study nook that opens up to the courtyard garden.