Service
– Design & Build
Location
– Hawthorn East, Melbourne
Architect
– Home by MM
The project's key challenge was integrating a contemporary two-story addition while preserving the home's traditional streetscape. By strategically recessing the first-floor level and carefully selecting contrasting cladding materials, the design achieves a delicate balance between old and new. The original façade remains prominent, while the addition introduces a fresh architectural narrative.
Inside, the home underwent a remarkable spatial transformation. The ground floor features a sophisticated open-plan layout with a master bedroom, dedicated study, and expansive kitchen-living area overlooking the rear landscape. The first-floor addition houses three bedrooms and a rumpus room, highlighted by a dramatic double-height staircase window and an inventive curved bathroom wall.
The project's true magic lies in its outdoor space—a spectacular backyard featuring a large pool, outdoor pizza oven, and generous grassy area. This extension of the living environment creates a versatile sanctuary for family gatherings and relaxation.
Mancini Made's signature is evident in the home's intricate details: exquisite flooring, delicate plaster molding, and a masterful play of light and space. The result is a home that seamlessly marries timeless craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
"Every detail was considered," notes the Mancini Made team, "transforming a compact renovation site into a truly exceptional living space."
