The project involved a small, inter-war semi-detached house which despite the local council?s Heritage B grading, appeared to have very few significant features or attributes. From the outset, this posed challenges to achieving the client?s enthusiastic brief.

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Architects: Jost Architects

Location: Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Fraser Marsden

Builder: Bacchus Construction

Budget: $480,000 AUD

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From the architect. The project involved a small, inter-war semi-detached house which despite the local council?s Heritage B grading, appeared to have very few significant features or attributes. From the outset, this posed challenges to achieving the client?s enthusiastic brief.
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The planning restraints meant that the option of a two level rear extension was not achievable and the client?s brief had to be slightly condensed and adapted yet still attain the functional necessities they required ? master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, second bedroom, office, bathroom, separate laundry, kitchen with walk in pantry and a spacious open plan living and dining area.

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The 1980?s alteration and addition, undertaken many years ago, were removed and the new 2015 version was introduced. ...