named ‘hip and gable’, a new extension has been added to a californian bungalow in melbourne which has reintroduced natural light into the property, while reorienting living areas towards the northern sun and a generous back garden.

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realized by architecture architecture, the sensitive heritage requirements demanded a considered approach to material selection and composition. in response, the architect’s design references key elements of the existing, reinterpreting them in a contemporary manner. new pitched roofs continue the aesthetic of the existing house, yet are strategically modified in response to the needs of function and sunlight, resulting in a subtle reinterpretation of the original roof. similarly, key elements such as the modest gable and fascia ornamentation find new interpretation in the extension.

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polycarbonate has been used on the skylights to reintroduced light into the dark space

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the spacious kitchen combines masonry and timber

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an indoor / outdoor porch is the buffer between the house to the garden

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key elements such as the modest gable and fascia ornamentation is used on the extension

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moving through the house, sunlight reflects about every corner, drawing visitors down the terraced steps

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