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This Edwardian House Mullet Gets New, Unexpected Curves

02.08.22 | By
This Edwardian House Mullet Gets New, Unexpected Curves

When architecture studio Bryant Alsop Architects came across this project, the Edwardian house was worse for wear, to say the least. The cabinetry was falling apart, the roofs were leaking, and a deceased possum was found in the skylight! In giving the Golden Ash House a complete renovation, the architects were able to bring natural light deep into the footprint of the house, as well as introduce subtle, unexpected curves with a modern extension that brings this home into the new century (what we at Design Milk like to call a house mullet: traditional in the front, modern in the back).

house extension

house extension

house extension

The new home features an extension that contains the family living space and rests on a concrete plinth to give it a lightness effect, as if hovering above ground. Because the home has a narrow floor plan that didn’t originally allow for natural light to come through, a north-facing central courtyard was created on the side to give light to the kitchen and dining areas all year round.

The new architecture of the home uses light-colored materials and soft folding shapes to trick the eyes in seeing the perceived narrow lot and restricted spaces.

exteriors close up

house extension

modern kitchen

modern kitchen

modern kitchen

This optical illusion is continued inside the home as well with custom, integrated cabinetry and a minimal palette of materials to create a seamless transition.

kitchen

dining room

family living space

living space

family living space

dining room kitchen

dining room

formal living room

The original part of the Edwardian house contains a formal living room, main bedroom, and study. Three kids bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kids living space are all located on the first floor.

staircase

A double height stairwell was added centrally. The soaring vaulted ceilings and a folding stair provided additional light and volume to the narrow hallway.

extra sink

modern bathroom

The bathrooms repeat the theme of light-colored materials and soft, subtle curves.

modern bathroom

house exteriors

house exteriors

house exteriors

edwardian home

house exteriors

floorplan

floorplan

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She's probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.