Many house sites in the City of Melbourne, and other inner city municipalities, are narrow and the rear areas of the houses were not well planned by today’s standards. There is great potential for maximising light and space to the living areas by reconfiguring the rear rooms and in the process giving better access to the rear garden.

This house renovation in East Melbourne involves the creation of a new studio and bathroom at roof level and excavation for a storage basement. The remaining house is being fully renovated with a new kitchen and bathroom. The original toilet and laundry have been relocated to expand the new kitchen and meals area and give direct access to the courtyard.

The outdoor courtyard is being landscaped with a design by Harriette Conway of Patio Landscape Architecture & Design.

Here are a few pictures to show the transformation of the house. More will be added as the building progresses. Click on each image for a larger picture.

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