A modern terrace renovation in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Leichhardt has created a three level light-filled home for a young family. Fusing heritage charm with modern sophistication, this luminous sanctuary is now awash with natural light.

Sitting on a tight block of just 134m2 of land, this early 20th century example of an Australian terrace home has been perfectly designed for a young family in the 21st century. This Leichhardt terrace project stands as a testament to the fusion of heritage charm and modern sophistication, breathing new life into a stately Victorian terrace house.

“Guided by the client's vision to maximise space and light within the confines of a narrow site, our design journey was marked by ingenuity and a deep respect for architectural heritage to deliver a bright and delightfully textured home.” explains Ben Tass, co-founder of Tass Construction Group.

Creating a Luminous Sanctuary

The creation of a luminous sanctuary was the cornerstone of the client’s vision. The design concept features an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining space which seamlessly connects with the outdoors. This infuses the interiors with an abundance of natural light. Renovation of existing ground and first floor spaces was complemented by ground floor and first-floor extensions and re-purposing the attic to complete the project to the client’s brief.

Full-height sliding doors maximise light and connect the courtyard and garden with the living room.  This natural light-filled space at the rear of the home is enhanced by a custom glass roof over the dining table, while five skylights installed further throughout the property help illuminate hallways, bathrooms and living spaces.

“Natural light is a precious commodity in traditional terraced houses and these strategically placed skylights brighten every corner of the residence,” said Ben.

Historic Features Preserved

The light-filled terrace’s historic features are effortlessly showcased while presenting a modern design. Render from the existing partition wall was stripped, revealing majestic original brickwork which was tidied, sealed and then highlighted with recessed LED strip lighting in the shadow line of the cornice detailing.

“It really tells a story of the home and ties the new into the old perfectly,” said Ben, noting the splayed external façade details at the rear of the property adds a modern touch to a traditionally rectangular space.

Textured curves catch the eye in different parts of the home, adding a further modern touch. A curved kitchen island feature is complemented by the curved staircase, which cleverly hides the laundry, curved legs of the dining table, and a captivating curved wall in the renovated ground floor bathroom.

Beautiful New Spaces Created

Ascending the stairs, an inviting second living space on the first floor has been carved from the original floor space, with a new bathroom and master bedroom created at the rear of the floor. From the first floor, a new staircase leads to the attic which Tass Construction Group repurposed into a loft, perfect for a fourth bedroom or study. Light and space is amplified by the loft’s half height wall which maximises light from the large ceiling skylight.

A renovation and extension of a narrow historical terrace had its design and construction challenges, yet the final result is testament to the transformative power of design. From the light-filled spaces to original wall textures and curved components, every element speaks to the allure of creating spaces which conjure connections between past and present.

For further information visit https://www.tasscg.com/

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