By Architelle
This light filled home has been completely transformed from its dull 1980's brick and timber origins. The existing house has been reworked to open up the pokely series of rooms and allow for a more contemporary lifestyle. To the rear a generous kitchen, dining and living room have been added, with seamless flow to the new covered outdoor entertaining areas and pool. Retaining as much as possible to be most cost effective, the style of the new work takes cues from the traditional style of existing features, such as the curved timber stair and colonial windows, to ensure a comfortable transition between the old and the new.
Photography by James Rice
Architelle seeks quality design solutions that enhance lifestyle and add value to your property.
Architelle can assist with simple renovations, significant extensions, and new homes; guiding homeowners through the design, approval and construction processes.
Architelle specialises in residential design, including an extensive portfolio of Heritage-listed properties.
Architect Margaret Skilbeck studied at the University of Melbourne, graduating with first-class honors.
Following graduation, she spent several years working in London for leading global architecture companies, Gensler and Perkins & Will, working on prestigious commercial developments and corporate interior projects.
Margaret then returned to Australia to settle in Sydney and worked for NBRS+P architects, a well-respected design practice with expertise in architecture, heritage, interiors, urban planning, and landscape architecture. As an Associate architect, she managed a variety of institutional and commercial projects, including Capitol Square hotel and retail development, Sydney University Medical and Economics Schools, Sydney Central YHA, and PLC Croydon.
Architelle was established in 2000 by Margaret to focus on residential design.