MASTERPIECE 2025: Renovation/Extension more than $2.5million

Renovation/Extension More Than $2.5 Million

Brother Projects

The spectacular renovation and extension of this original Canberra home honours its heritage, while delivering a large, modern extension. Brother Projects, last year’s House of the Year winners, have artfully restored this inner-south gem, retaining the cottage feel without feeling outdated. The home cleverly alludes to modern style with features such as the semi-circle render feature on the guest bedroom, allowing for glimpses from the street to the extension beyond without being over-bearing from the street. The home delivers the perfect balance of space for the family, places to work, and guest privacy.

The optimal blend of indoor and outdoor living is achieved with large, slimline Vitrocsa sliding doors and cantilevered concrete slabs that over-hang the backyard. Exposed steel beams, off-form double-sided concrete slabs, slimline window details, skirting-less walls and square set ceilings and windows deliver a modern design aesthetic with a minimalist finish. This project is a shining example of integrating modern living and design, while carefully preserving important heritage.