Bringing a fresh perspective to a 100-year-old character cottage, this renovation blends period charm with contemporary calm. The transformation respects the home’s original form, while gently extending its function. Guided by the distinctive double-gabled roofline of the existing house, the new design introduces a rear addition that opens into warm, sun-filled living areas along the southern boundary. This strategic placement invites northern light deep into the space — daylight becomes a design element in itself, assisted by top-lights and skylights that animate the home as the sun arcs overhead.

Material choices speak to honesty and harmony. Concrete floors, brick elements and profiled metal roofing provide grounding structure, softened indoors by roasted-ash timber elements. A seamless concrete stair elegantly bridges old and new, physically and visually connecting the cottage with its contemporary counterpart. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home rethinks family living, without losing its heritage. Bespoke joinery, durable surfaces and a cohesive natural palette enhance both liveability and longevity. With thoughtful material expression and an architecturally assured approach, it’s a renovation that feels both respectful and quietly radical. The reimagined cottage proves a 100-yearold home can live brilliantly in the 21st century.