In the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne, visitors exclaim “Oh What a Ceiling!” when they enter the extension of this suburban oasis, which has reawakened the tired, original mid-century brick veneer home.

Architects Green Sheep Collective re-configured the home to accommodate bedrooms and hobby spaces, while the extension features large, open plan living areas for entertaining.

Windows to each of the bedrooms have been replaced with Rylock Commercial Series Double Hung products, which on a counterbalanced mechanism allow cool air to be drawn in through the bottom and hot air expelled through the top. For privacy, the WIR, ensuite and bathroom feature satin translucent glass for diffused light.

Double Hung windows were specified by architects Green Sheep Collective to ensure surrounding spaces (both interior and exterior) can be fully utilised, given the product’s narrow profile. This consideration extends to the rear extension; where large Rylock Commercial Series Sliding and Stacker Doors face a northerly orientation, drawing an abundance of sunshine into the home.

The incredible ceiling in the extension extends from inside to out, reflecting the desire of the clients to create a strengthened connection between the two spaces. The ‘angling’ and inverting of a traditional beam structure has given additional purpose and beauty to create a warm and unique, inviting space.

The primary product that connects the home with the garden is a custom made, 6-panel 6-metre wide Rylock Commercial Series Stacker Door which features a flat sill that can be rebated for an ease of transition into the garden for entertaining – yielding a great sense of connection to the outdoors.

This home has been reimagined with a living space that features a polished concrete slab, exterior corrugated cladding and solid timber stairs, which complimented with Rylock Commercial Series windows and doors, makes for an enduring space to be enjoyed by this multigenerational family for a long time to come.

Frame Colour: Colorbond Surfmist (Matt)

Glazing: Grade A Safety Toughened Low-e Double Glazing (Argon Fill) Comfort & Privacy Satin Translucent