Article source: Nic Owen Architects

A renovation and extension to the rear of a heritage Victorian terrace in inner City Melbourne. This project is for a young family with 2 children who wished to stay in their current house and renovate to suit their requirements. The 2 story renovation and extension includes 4 bedrooms, study and 2 bathrooms on a very small site of 140m2 whilst respecting the amenities of neighbouring buildings and historic concerns.

Image Courtesy © Christine Francis

• Architects: Nic Owen Architects
• Project: THE BIG LITTLE HOUSE
• Location: Fitzroy North, Victoria Australia
• Photography: Christine Francis
• CLIENT: Daniel & Laura Hutchins
• BUILDER: Whale Builders
• Project type: Dwelling
• Construction time: Nine months
• Design time: Nine months
• Date of completion: November 2013
• STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: John Horan & Associates
• BUILDER SURVEYOR: Reddo

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