With its cleanly restored Edwardian cottage and subtly industrial addition, the house has been designed to fit within the eclectic context of sheds and heritage homes of Fitzroy, Melbourne.

The two-story extension contains the main living areas, 3 bedrooms and study, while the existing house contains the master suite. The requirement of a functional 24hr workspace saw the inclusion of a small contemporary studio linked to the existing house, completing the ‘U’ shaped plan that consolidates the external spaces to the north. This creates a private, north-facing garden that maximises natural sunlight to the internal spaces and creates opportunity for visual connection throughout the home.