This project revitalizes an aging weatherboard bungalow by consolidating a series of ad-hoc additions and enhancing the home with a new master bedroom, additional bedroom, open-plan living areas, an outdoor entertaining space, two car spaces, and a swimming pool. The design challenge lay in working with the existing roof forms and inconsistent ceiling heights, while cleaning up prior modifications to create more cohesive and lofty spaces for modern living.

The solution was to remove the lean-to roofs at both the front and rear of the home, replacing them with gable roof forms that extrude from the existing hip roof. This change brings a sense of height and lightness to the interior, while providing a clean and confident exterior. Dark-stained weatherboard cladding on the new forms contrasts the original structure, clearly defining old from new. Inside, exposed collar-tied rafters and vaulted ceilings create a strong visual link between the dining area and the outdoor entertaining space, allowing a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

The project highlights a careful balance of respecting the original character of the home while updating its functionality to meet the needs of a young family. This transformation was achieved within a modest budget, demonstrating that thoughtful design can breathe new life into an existing structure while maintaining its identity.