LYNEHAM HOUSE

“Originally built in the 1950s, this modest duplex was set to be demolished and replaced with a new home.

But through a collaborative design process, a more sustainable path emerged—one that honoured the home’s original structure while unlocking its full potential through thoughtful renovation and extension.”

 
Modern kitchen with wooden walls and cabinetry, white upper cabinets, greenhouse style tile backsplash, a kitchen island with five wooden chairs, and various potted plants as decor.
Bedroom with a large window seat, surrounded by white cabinets and walls decorated with colorful papers and pictures, a bed with a patterned quilt in the foreground, a nightstand with books and a lamp on the right side, and a basket with a teddy bear on the left.

Designed by SOS Architects

The final design retains the core of the existing dwelling, complemented by a new rear extension that maximises solar orientation and seamlessly blends old and new.

 

Inside, the home celebrates texture and materiality:

  • Bagged and painted original brickwork, once an external wall, now brings warmth and depth to the interior

  • Reclaimed bricks have been repurposed as entry pavers, offering a subtle nod to the home’s history

  • A split-level entry creates a defined yet inviting threshold, adding architectural interest

  • Solid timber lining boards and polished concrete floors contribute to a grounded, tactile interior palette

A hallway leading into a bedroom with a side table and bed near a window.
Modern kitchen with a white island bench, a potted plant, and wooden wall paneling.

The design extends beyond the built form, with carefully curated native landscaping that softens the home’s edges and enhances its connection to place.

This project is a testament to the value of adaptive reuse.

Modern backlit bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, potted plant, towel rack, and walk-in shower with glass door.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, gray tiled wall, and dark gray towels hanging on a silver towel rack.
 

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