This is Daisy
This is Daisy – a renovation and extension to a Victorian cottage in the heritage-listed Claremont Avenue precinct.
Tasked with fitting a home for a family of five onto this single-fronted site, we explored what made the original house special and let that guide the design of the extension. The new second-storey form mirrors the silhouette of the existing roofline, raised and gently tilted to maximise usable space within tight heritage and planning constraints.
Functionally, the entry has been relocated to the opposite side of the house – previously unbuilt – allowing the original corridor to be absorbed into a reworked Master Suite, now complete with a generous Walk-in Robe and large Ensuite.
Upstairs, the angled roofline frames three bedrooms and a small Playspace tucked into the landing – making it a family home unique not only to this street, but to heritage inner-city precincts more broadly.
The interior palette is inspired by the way the new addition folds into the old, with warm, low-contrast materials that emphasise texture and tone. Even the front fence plays on the angles of the roof, offering a subtle reinterpretation of the traditional picket.
The new second-storey form mirrors the silhouette of the existing roofline, raised and gently tilted to maximise usable space within tight heritage and planning constraints. Clad in galvanised metal – like the original roof – it recedes modestly into the streetscape, reducing its impact on neighbouring properties.
Inside, this move unlocks a series of articulated spaces and dramatic voids, bringing volume and intrigue to an otherwise compact footprint.
From the new Lobby, the plan utilises the sloping block and steps down into an open Living and Meals area. The Kitchen connects to a Walk-in Pantry and Laundry, with all spaces opening to the Alfresco. With an east-facing rear, a north-facing skylight draws sunlight deep into the heart of the home.
