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A ‘spaceship’ attached to the rear of a 1970’s house opens up an interior living space. The tangled and dark spaces of the original 1970s house were gutted, to provide a large, open living area for a growing young family. The shade of a south-facing lot was overcome by raising the roof of the rear addition over the existing tiling, to create high-level windows which provide winter sun and a greater living volume. Subtle shifts in ceiling height suggest room definition without obstructing the space. A simple, light palette of white, timber & dark benchtops creates a clear definition of kitchen forms. Likewise, a simple dark/light scheme gives clarity to the bathroom space. A folded corrugated iron skin drapes over the new volumes, parting to reveal a warm timber-clad alfresco area which welcomes the interior. Project: Addition Location: Ellesmere Street Mount Hawthorn Builder: Castleprime Construction Pty Ltd; Status: Completed (2014). “My husband and I worked with Nathan on an extension to our 1970s Mount Hawthorn home. The work transformed our modest brick bungalow into a light-filled, contemporary family home that made the most of the property's northern aspect and delivered us much-needed space for our growing family!” – Catherine Low

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Contemporary addition to a 1970s home, transforming dark spaces into a light-filled living area with innovative design and a warm alfresco retreat.

A ‘spaceship’ attached to the rear of a 1970’s house opens up an interior living space.

The tangled and dark spaces of the original 1970s house were gutted, to provide a large, open living area for a growing young family. The shade of a south-facing lot was overcome by raising the roof of the rear addition over the existing tiling, to create high-level windows which provide winter sun and a greater living volume. Subtle shifts in ceiling height suggest room definition without obstructing the space. A simple, light palette of white, timber & dark benchtops creates a clear definition of kitchen forms. Likewise, a simple dark/light scheme gives clarity to the bathroom space. A folded corrugated iron skin drapes over the new volumes, parting to reveal a warm timber-clad alfresco area which welcomes the interior.

Project: Addition
Location: Ellesmere Street Mount Hawthorn

Builder: Castleprime Construction Pty Ltd;
Status: Completed (2014).

“My husband and I worked with Nathan on an extension to our 1970s Mount Hawthorn home. The work transformed our modest brick bungalow into a light-filled, contemporary family home that made the most of the property's northern aspect and delivered us much-needed space for our growing family!”

– Catherine Low

Completed: 2014
Building style: Contemporary

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“Nathan Steele from Steelehouse Architects was our preferred architect for our recently completed major home extension in Mount Hawthorn, Perth. Steelehouse provided a full-service including design, documentation and quality review during construction. We cannot speak highly enough of Nathan and his team' sensitivity and ability to meeting our requirements whilst ensuring a sophisticated and exceptional design. The design process was thorough yet very enjoyable and personable - addressing cost and buildability at every turn. They also managed submission of the DA, costings and compliance. Steelehouse are highly accomplished architects offering great value for money - but more than that - our home has become a place of deep joy, beauty and satisfaction for the whole family. They have an eye for form, materiality and detail that we truly appreciate only now at completion. Everyone in our community have provided very positive responses to the dynamic and interesting design. The speed with which we completed the project is a testament to the well considered construction documentation and site communication with trades. Equally the project came in exactly on budget - a great relief to us as owners. We are overjoyed with the process and outcome for what was a large scale project considering the budget, We have no reservation in recommending Steelehouse Architects and would be happy to be contacted privately to discuss in more detail.”

Damien Pericles