Northcote Point House.

This three-storey duplex family home was originally a single level semi- detached state house which had undergone a series of alterations by former owners. The current owners needed more space for their growing family, and a much more unified interior and exterior living area.

Our response was to open up the lower floor area to provide new bedrooms, a family living area and dedicated laundry to replace the warren of small, thermally challenged rooms. The existing decking blocked light and was well past its best-by date.

Once all the defective structures were removed it became clear that the lower floor foundations would need to be entirely re-built. Funds allocated for the main floor were diverted to major repairs. But our clients were able to complete the necessary work and install a new kitchen, elegant bi-folding doors and a lovely large timber deck to both the main and lower levels. A tricky but very worthwhile transformation.

Structural Engineer: Charles Sue, Law Sue Davison Ltd

Builder: DEC Construction Ltd