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.

Seattle Boat House

User

A uniform and cohesive look adds simplicity to the overall aesthetic, supporting the minimalist design of this boathouse. The A5s is Glo’s slimmest profile, allowing for more glass, less frame, and wider sightlines. The concealed hinge creates a clean interior look while also providing a more energy-efficient air-tight window. The increased performance is also seen in the triple pane glazing used in both series. The windows and doors alike provide a larger continuous thermal break, multiple air seals, high-performance spacers, Low-E glass, and argon filled glazing, with U-values as low as 0.20. Energy efficiency and effortless minimalism create a breathtaking Scandinavian-style remodel.

Skyview - Luxury Staging

BA Staging & Interiors

New Jersey Townhouse

Décor Aid

The bright living room features a crisp white mid-century sofa and chairs. Photo Credits- Sigurjón Gudjónsson

Denver Contemporary Farmhouse

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a Craftsman home in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood. We added a family room, mudroom and kitchen to the back of the home.

Marlin LB

Interior Consultants

Fun Playful Kids Room

Irvine XVII

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Rénovation totale

Mary Reille

Rénovation pièce à vivre et cuisine pour un achat d'appartement

BY HOME & DECO - Décoration & Rénovation

Guggenhill Residence

KA DesignWorks

Eclectic Class

True North Development

Dorchester

Rinaldi Homes

A Paris, un appartement haute couture inspiré de l’hôtellerie de luxe

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Le projet Redonner du lustre et du style à un appartement ancien ayant perdu de son cachet au cours des dernières décennies. Notre solution Ouvrir les espaces et repenser la circulation des pièces. Le séjour communique directement avec une chambre dissimulée derrière une porte camouflée par un grand papier peint panoramique en noir et blanc. Les anciens plafonds avec moulures ont été découverts lors des travaux et restaurés dans l’entrée et la chambre. Une véritable suite parentale inspirée de l’hôtellerie de luxe est créée avec une salle de douche ouverte sur la chambre. De nombreux rangements sur mesure sont créés : bibliothèque, placards, dressings… Le style Mariage réussi du classique et du contemporain. Un parquet clair à chevrons remplace les anciens revêtements. Des caches-radiateurs menuisés longent toute la pièce à vivre jusque dans la chambre d’amis. L’entrée est peinte dans un bleu profond y compris sur le plafond, tout comme la bibliothèque et les fenêtres. Dans la chambre, rideaux et tête de lit en velours sont dans la même teinte. La salle de douche ouverte joue avec les marbres avec un meuble vasque sur fond de marbre gris au sol et aux murs. Un grand dressing avec plaquage matiéré finalise cet espace parentale haute couture. Des luminaires design ponctuent les différents espaces tout comme des interrupteurs et prises design en acier brossé présents jusque dans le parquet.