The original, single storey cream brick veneer house - typical of the Camberwell area - is now almost unrecognisable after this renovation. As a hint to it's past life, a few key features like the round window at the front and the chimney detail were replicated and enhanced as part of the detailed architectural design. [...]
Barrett Street, Albert Park – Garden
Melissa Fleming2014-05-13T09:50:13+10:00While the house was renovated, Melissa also designed a new landscape for the back garden to complement the architecture.The garden links to the house via a long, narrow pond and water feature that runs the full length of the 5-metre decking. Bamboo and other soft planting make this a lush and inviting space. At the [...]
Barrett Street, Albert Park
Melissa Fleming2017-02-01T14:05:43+11:00Adding a first floor to a tight sight under a Heritage Overlay was a great challenge! This project was also the second stage of a long-term renovation project, so the existing house had to be retained, protected and enhanced as part of the renovation. As well as pragmatic achievements – more space, privacy and modernisation – [...]