realBUILDING. Home Renovations & Commercial Fitouts
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Kingsford
Demolition to rear of existing house. New mezzanine level and huge new open space extension along with renovating the remaining part of the house.
Projects features: We were lucky enough to be chosen to transform this existing free standing house in Kingsford into the beautiful home it has become. We were inspired by the amazing design from GSBN architects and hold this project close to our hearts.
We demolished the back of the house and extended slightly to the rear. We also incorporated a surprisingly spacious mezzanine into the existing roof space. The existing rooms were renovated with beautiful solid spotted gum timber flooring throughout and new joinery and ensuite to the master.
The highlight of the project has to be the open space of the kitchen/ dining/ living area. This was created by a structural steel beam being used to support the ridge and therefore negating the need for collar ties (timbers that stop a roof from spreading out at the walls). The floor to ceiling cedar windows are made to fit into the apertures perfectly without the need for architraves. And of course the curved suspended brick fireplace which was a feat in engineering to achieve.
Project time: 6 months
Projects features: We were lucky enough to be chosen to transform this existing free standing house in Kingsford into the beautiful home it has become. We were inspired by the amazing design from GSBN architects and hold this project close to our hearts.
We demolished the back of the house and extended slightly to the rear. We also incorporated a surprisingly spacious mezzanine into the existing roof space. The existing rooms were renovated with beautiful solid spotted gum timber flooring throughout and new joinery and ensuite to the master.
The highlight of the project has to be the open space of the kitchen/ dining/ living area. This was created by a structural steel beam being used to support the ridge and therefore negating the need for collar ties (timbers that stop a roof from spreading out at the walls). The floor to ceiling cedar windows are made to fit into the apertures perfectly without the need for architraves. And of course the curved suspended brick fireplace which was a feat in engineering to achieve.
Project time: 6 months
Kingsford
Demolition to rear of house and new single storey addition including new kitchen, laundry, bathroom and renovation of three existing bedrooms with new joinery in each room.
Projects features: We were inspired by a great design from Maryanne Taskovski Architect about breathing new life into an existing Californian style bungalow. We kept the existing style to the front of the house with new tapered architraves to mimic the existing, restored the existing ornate ceilings and added new heritage style cornice.
The new extension was treated with a more contemporary design with a new modern sustainable kitchen, polished concrete floors (Kelso mix from Holcim) raked ceilings, floor to ceiling cedar window/ doors and reclaimed brick walls.
Project time: 7 months
Projects features: We were inspired by a great design from Maryanne Taskovski Architect about breathing new life into an existing Californian style bungalow. We kept the existing style to the front of the house with new tapered architraves to mimic the existing, restored the existing ornate ceilings and added new heritage style cornice.
The new extension was treated with a more contemporary design with a new modern sustainable kitchen, polished concrete floors (Kelso mix from Holcim) raked ceilings, floor to ceiling cedar window/ doors and reclaimed brick walls.
Project time: 7 months
Paddington
Installation of lift in existing three storey terrace. Project consisted of cutting through two suspended slabs and installing a steel structure to re-support slabs. Lift shaft was finished in clear glass walls and doors.
Project time: 3 months
Project time: 3 months
Rozelle
Took over project once demolition was complete as other builder went bankrupt. With only the front façade remaining due to heritage listing we constructed a new two storey, three bedroom freestanding house on a tight block with great client satisfaction.
Project time: 5 months
Project time: 5 months
Darlinghurst
Renovation of existing terrace house with new bathroom, laundry and kitchen.
Project features: upon starting the job all rendered walls were found to be coming loose so entire project was sheeted with new plaster board to achieve a high-level finish.
Project time: 2.5 months
Project features: upon starting the job all rendered walls were found to be coming loose so entire project was sheeted with new plaster board to achieve a high-level finish.
Project time: 2.5 months
Kingsford
Demolition to rear of house and new two storey addition including new kitchen, laundry, bathroom and two bedrooms with walk-in-robes.
Projects features: client wished to remain in the residence for the duration of the project, we moved the existing kitchen into the front of the house and established a temporary laundry so this could be achieved.
The house is in a current flight path so great detail was spent acoustically sealing all walls and ceilings and the client was very pleased with the reduction of noise.
Project time: 6 months
Projects features: client wished to remain in the residence for the duration of the project, we moved the existing kitchen into the front of the house and established a temporary laundry so this could be achieved.
The house is in a current flight path so great detail was spent acoustically sealing all walls and ceilings and the client was very pleased with the reduction of noise.
Project time: 6 months
Bellevue Hill
This project was designed by the prestigious Weir Phillips Architects and involved two stages, the first section involved removing some brick load bearing walls and installing some large steel beams to re-support first floor slabs. This was to achieve opening up the new kitchen and formal dining areas and enclosing an existing alfresco area with a curved structure and beautiful looking metal and zinc roof.
The second stage involved constructing a new gym at the other end of the house and due to a large heritage protected tree and associated root system the last section of the new extension had to be “floating”. This was achieved by some very large steel beams cantilevering from an existing slab and the gym being supported from above. This section was constructed in lightweight materials and rendered.
The second stage involved constructing a new gym at the other end of the house and due to a large heritage protected tree and associated root system the last section of the new extension had to be “floating”. This was achieved by some very large steel beams cantilevering from an existing slab and the gym being supported from above. This section was constructed in lightweight materials and rendered.
Kingsford
First floor addition plus new rear extension and deck of semi detatched house.
Project time : 6 months
Project time : 6 months
Kingsford
Small extension to create large living and kitchen area, a new laundry with polished concrete floors throughout.
Project features: The existing rear of the house was elevated from the natural ground level so we demolished the existing floor and excavated the ground to create a more seamless transition to the back yard. In doing so the living and kitchen area now have amazingly high 4m ceilings!
Project time : 3 months
Project features: The existing rear of the house was elevated from the natural ground level so we demolished the existing floor and excavated the ground to create a more seamless transition to the back yard. In doing so the living and kitchen area now have amazingly high 4m ceilings!
Project time : 3 months
Woollahra
The client’s brief to the architect was to extend the garage to make room for a lift foyer and incorporate a lift down to the main garden area, whilst maintaining the three car spaces and to extend the existing arts room below the garage.
Then construct a new concrete path which was topped with beautiful imported stone leading to an external platform lift down to the main residence.
This project was achieved by extending the current ground and lower floor suspended concrete slabs, new external brick walls and solid reinforced concrete lift shaft. The new walls and lift shaft were rendered and painted to match the existing structure.
A beautiful new copper roof was installed to complement the residence and surrounding area.
Total project time: 3 months
Then construct a new concrete path which was topped with beautiful imported stone leading to an external platform lift down to the main residence.
This project was achieved by extending the current ground and lower floor suspended concrete slabs, new external brick walls and solid reinforced concrete lift shaft. The new walls and lift shaft were rendered and painted to match the existing structure.
A beautiful new copper roof was installed to complement the residence and surrounding area.
Total project time: 3 months
Chippendale
Shepherd Street was a renovation to give this old terrace house a new lease on life. We created a space off the side of the terrace to install an additional bathroom, replaced the old bathroom and kitchen and used the space in the roof to create an additional room with two windows giving the space plenty of light.
Total project time: 2.5 months
Total project time: 2.5 months
Maroubra
This was a major renovation of a single storey free standing dwelling in Maroubra. This job consisted of an 80sqm extension to the rear of the building, a 60sqm first floor addition and a modernising of the remaining portion of the building.
The project also included a makeover of the existing pool and major landscaping works.
Total project time: 6 months
The project also included a makeover of the existing pool and major landscaping works.
Total project time: 6 months
