Heritage Home Extension & Renovation
Concord NSW

Preserving the Original Heritage Home and Streetscape

We retained the original front of the residence, including its distinctive roof forms, brickwork, verandah, bay window and timber detailing.

Rather than extending upwards or substantially changing the street-facing appearance, we concentrated the major alterations at the rear.

This allowed the original home to remain the main feature when viewed from Salt Street while providing the owners with the contemporary living spaces they wanted.

Creating a Contemporary Rear Extension with Natural Light

We designed a single-storey rear extension incorporating a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and family area.

Large areas of glazing connect the new living spaces with the covered alfresco, swimming pool and landscaped garden.

The new addition was designed to remain secondary to the original residence, with its roof form, proportions and materials carefully considered alongside the heritage building.

North-facing glazing, roof overhangs and thermal mass were also incorporated to improve natural light and help manage seasonal temperatures.

Integrating the Swimming Pool and Protecting Existing Trees

The owners wanted a lap pool and generous outdoor entertaining area, but the rear garden contained established trees that needed to be considered.

We coordinated the pool, alfresco and landscaping with the arboricultural assessment and council requirements.

The pool's position and associated excavation were carefully managed to protect significant trees and comply with the conditions imposed during the approval process.

This required the outdoor spaces to be developed alongside the architectural design rather than treated as separate additions.

Designing a Garage to Complement the Heritage Home

The existing garage was replaced with a new tandem garage to improve vehicle accommodation.

We designed the garage with materials and architectural detailing sympathetic to the original residence.

This allowed the new structure to provide practical parking without dominating or detracting from the heritage street presentation.

Working Through Canada Bay Council's Heritage Approval Requirements

Because the property was individually heritage listed, the extension required a detailed heritage assessment and Development Application.

We prepared the architectural plans and Statement of Environmental Effects and coordinated the specialist Statement of Heritage Impact, tree assessment and supporting consultant documentation.

The approval process involved detailed consideration of the original building fabric, neighbouring heritage property, tree protection and proposed changes to the rear garden.

Following negotiations and revisions, the Development Application received approval from the City of Canada Bay.