Victoria
Designed by A. Mortimer McMillan, the 1930s Arts and Crafts style home ‘Devenescire’ has been reinvigorated with a significant yet architecturally discreet addition to the home. The alterations to the existing two-storey building included maintaining the identity and street presence of the original, with the removal of rear elements to allow a new extension. The new basement accommodates additional program, maximising amenity while maintaining the expansive gardens surrounding the house.
Using geometry of the existing architecture to create a language for the contemporary addition, the extension is a simple, refined, architectural gesture that replicates the character of the existing building.
The design enables us to enjoy all facets of our home life in a seamless, joyful manner. We can enjoy familytime, entertaining friends, working-from-home. Everything flows peacefully and beautifully. Transitions between spaces are easy and beautiful.
Transitioning from inside-to-outside gardens is an absolute delight.
We love how the old house has been so seamlessly integrated with the new parts. Impossible to tell what is old and what is new. The old features which we love (leadlight patterns) have been incorporated into the new build in so many ways (panelling joinery as well as beingin kitchen and scullery wall shapes.)
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
