Chadwick Architects was presented with an exciting challenge when a heritage property in Hawthorn, Melbourne, was in need of a major overhaul. The cherished family home had been lived in for half a century, but it was time for some much-needed modernization and extensive renovations inside and out.
We set out to revitalize the property with a sensitive touch that would bring it back to its former glory. Our vision for the rear living area addition was to create a space that would provide joy in all seasons, a reflection of the brave and daring spirit of our client. We designed a faceted roof plane that responds to changing light conditions diurnally and seasonally, allowing controlled natural light to play on its surface and transform with the time of day.