Exterior Design Ideas

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

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Truro is a reimagined family bungalow that blends heritage charm with modern functionality. A new rear extension opens up the home to light and garden views, creating open-plan living spaces perfect for everyday family life. The layout was redesigned to improve flow, add storage, and provide flexible zones for both connection and retreat. Warm materials, thoughtful details and a soft, natural palette make the home feel calm, timeless and easy to live in.

Ben Hoskings

Façades Est et Sud avec terrasse en lames de bois, terrasse couverte et pergola Philippe MAGONI pour Meero

DMax Photography

Craftsman renovation and extension

Joel Barbitia

The brief for this project was for the house to be at one with its surroundings. Integrating harmoniously into its coastal setting a focus for the house was to open it up to allow the light and sea breeze to breathe through the building. The first floor seems almost to levitate above the landscape by minimising the visual bulk of the ground floor through the use of cantilevers and extensive glazing. The contemporary lines and low lying form echo the rolling country in which it resides.

Ristrutturazione totale Si tratta di una piccola villetta di campagna degli anni '50 a piano rialzato. Completamente trasformata in uno stile più moderno, ma totalmente su misura del cliente. Eliminando alcuni muri si sono creati spazi ampi e più fruibili rendendo gli ambienti pieni di vita e luce.

Edward Park

Thomas Ebert