This dilapidated 1910 Victorian weatherboard home has been reimagined through a restoration and extension driven by environmental performance and long term comfort. The project set out to recover the home’s original character which was largely obscured by an unsympathetic 1970s alteration, while transforming it into a resilient, all electric, low energy dwelling.
In South Warrnambool’s historic seaside context, we carefully stripped back layers of deterioration to rebuild the original four rooms with significantly improved thermal performance. Upgraded insulation, high performance windows and airtight construction elevate the heritage fabric to contemporary efficiency standards without compromising its charm.
The new rear extension forms a warm, light filled living environment comprising kitchen, dining, living, Bedroom, bathroom and laundry. The plan is compact and efficient, oriented for passive solar gain and protected with appropriate shading. The landscape design threads greenery through the home, with garden courtyards connected to the bathroom and ensuite to enhance daylight, ventilation and biophilic comfort.
Sustainability is embedded throughout: an all electric services strategy, high level insulation, thermal bridge free detailing, airtight and draft proof windows and doors and careful material selection all work together to deliver a home that is not only beautiful, but genuinely high performing and future ready.
