Can a heritage-listed home have a contemporary rear extension without losing the character that makes it worth keeping? At Salt Street House in Concord, Distinct Innovations designed a new single-storey rear addition behind an existing Inter-war bungalow. The project retained the original street presentation while introducing open-plan family living, a covered alfresco area, swimming pool and a new tandem garage.
Extending a heritage home requires a careful balance between protecting its original character and providing the spaces needed for modern family living. For some properties, a contemporary addition can provide a successful contrast to the original building. For others, a more traditional approach that closely follows the existing architecture may be the better solution. Our Blairgowrie House in Epping is an example of the second approach. Originally built in 1912, this Federa
Experience With Sydney Heritage Home Extensions At Distinct Innovations, heritage home extensions in Sydney are a core part of our building design work. We’ve designed numerous period home renovations across heritage-rich suburbs and have been recognised with multiple awards for our heritage extension designs. Several of our designs have achieved standout resale results, including setting sales records within their streets. In our experience, this comes down to good design, e
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