A computer generated image of the rear extension with a carport on the right

The owner’s design brief called for a strong looking modern styled pergola form. The house roof, with deep aluminium finished eaves is similarly strong

Face brick walls match the brickwork on the adjacent Federation house. The angular aluminium roof shape can be seen above

Deep eaves give ample sun shade. The Alucobond sheeting is a low maintenance material.

Angular aluminium roof with timber carport on the left.

The feather edge detail provides a lightness to the strong roof form

Vergola operable louvre panels within the pergola permit fine tuning of the sun shade and a rainproof shelter when needed

Gutters to the Vergola are concealed within the pergola framing

The existing house provided permitted very little sunlight to enter the house, which was cold in winter. Views and outdoor access were poor

A colourful kitchen is located to the side of the open plan area

The open plan dining area enjoys sunlight and good natural ventilation due to highlight windows

Computer generated image of kitchen and dining areas

A lowered ceiling in the kitchen assists lighting. Cypress Pine flooring was chosen to match the existing Federation era flooring.

Computer generated image of kitchen and lounge

The kitchen ceiling (left) “floats” below the expansive raked ceiling in the open plan area to the right

The expansive raked ceiling in the open plan area allows highlight windows to receive northern sunlight

Hafele extrusions provide a sleek alternative to handles in the kitchen

An attic study with skylights was created within the large Federation roof above the house. The attic provides access to roof storage