Periscope House draws light into a young family’s home, adding thoughtful solutions and flexible spaces to 1950s Art Deco foundations. Our clients engaged us to undertake a considered extension to their character-rich home in Malvern East. They wanted to celebrate their home’s history while adapting it to the needs of their family, and future-proofing it for decades to come. The extension’s form meets with and continues the existing roofline, politely emerging at the rear of the house. The tones of the original white render and red brick are reflected in the extension, informing its white Colorbond exterior and selective pops of red throughout. Inside, the original home’s layout has been reimagined to better suit a growing family. Once closed-in formal dining and lounge rooms were converted into children’s bedrooms, supplementing the main bedroom and a versatile fourth room. Grouping these rooms together has created a subtle definition of zones: private spaces are nestled to the front, while the rear extension opens up to shared living areas. A tailored response to the site, the extension’s ground floor addresses the western back garden, and first floor (AKA the periscope) faces the northern sun. Sitting above the open plan living areas, the periscope is a mezzanine that nimbly sidesteps the harsh afternoon light synonymous with a western facing back yard. It features a solid wall to the west and a glass wall to the north, emulating the rotation of a periscope to draw gentle light into the extension. Beneath the mezzanine, the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces effortlessly overlap. Also accessible via an informal back door for friends and family, this generous communal area provides our clients with the functionality, spatial cohesion and connection to the outdoors they were missing. Melding modern and heritage elements, Periscope House honours the history of our clients’ home while creating light-filled shared spaces – all through a periscopic lens that opens the home to the garden.

Zona salotto: Collegamento con la zona cucina tramite porta in vetro ad arco. Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Camino passante con vetro lato sala. Proiettore e biciclette su soppalco. La parete in legno di larice chiude la cabina armadio.

The brief for the living room included creating a space that is comfortable, modern and where the couple’s young children can play and make a mess. We selected a bright, vintage rug to anchor the space on top of which we added a myriad of seating opportunities that can move and morph into whatever is required for playing and entertaining.

Cass Smith tackled a project to give her best friend a whole room makeover! Cass used Cali Vinyl Legends Laguna Sand to floor the space and bring vibrant warmth to the room. Thank you, Cass for the awesome installation!

Beautiful naturally lit home with amazing views. Full, modern remodel with geometric tiles and iron railings.
デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、ラミネートの床、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

アトランタにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床、三角天井) の写真

オレンジカウンティにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、三角天井、レンガ壁) の写真

A window was removed and an 8' slider took it's place which allows light to flood the room. Painting the brick white updates the space and adds even more light.

Family Room After
オレンジカウンティにあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、コーナー設置型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

Open plan central kitchen-dining-family zone
他の地域にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、ラミネートの床、薪ストーブ、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、三角天井、レンガ壁) の写真

ミネアポリスにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、茶色い床、三角天井、板張り壁) の写真

Zona salotto: Libreria a cubotti in larice (elementi di risulta del soppalco).Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Pouf Cappellini. Sedia realizzata dall'architetto su disegno della famosa Red&Blu di Rietveld.

Cass Smith tackled a project to give her best friend a whole room makeover! Cass used Cali Vinyl Legends Laguna Sand to floor the space and bring vibrant warmth to the room. Thank you, Cass for the awesome installation!

フェニックスにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、表し梁) の写真

Beautiful naturally lit home with amazing views. Full, modern remodel with geometric tiles and iron railings.
デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、ラミネートの床、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

サンディエゴにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、茶色い床、表し梁) の写真

The brief for the living room included creating a space that is comfortable, modern and where the couple’s young children can play and make a mess. We selected a bright, vintage rug to anchor the space on top of which we added a myriad of seating opportunities that can move and morph into whatever is required for playing and entertaining.

Welcome to the inviting living room, where a sleek ribbon fireplace serves as the focal point, complemented by a wall-mounted TV for entertainment. The layered brick veneer adds texture and charm, while a coffered ceiling adds architectural interest. Three oversized floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light, enhancing the beauty of the dark gorgeous hardwood floors. An area rug anchors the seating area, while a lighting array creates a warm and welcoming ambiance.

他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、格子天井) の写真