21/08/2026
Family Living. How can a home be designed to stay true to its historical character and context while meeting the demands of modern family life?
The property itself is a unique post-war 1960s townhouse designed by Norman Starrett. Before sketching any ideas, we took the time to truly understand our clients—who they are and what they want to achieve for their home, not just today but tomorrow and beyond.
Our design solution focused on a curation of modest alterations to the ground floor. By combining tucked away utility spaces alongside an expansive new kitchen and dining layout, not only could we benefit from the sense of space this created but also allow for the hidden functional elements vital for a growing family. Adding in little nooks and storage enabled the seating elements to be versatile, all framed by a large sliding window giving a seamless connection to the garden.
Key to the design was the Mid-Century modern aesthetic that the clients loved. By incorporating exposed rich wood beams alongside lively pops of mustard yellow, dusky pinks, and crisp blues, the materiality and colour palette remained deeply sympathetic to the building’s original character while delivering a joyful, practical home for the family.
