This multi-generation family home was built more than 25 years ago.

MU Architects was commissioned to undertake the task of renovating and rejuvenating this outdated dwelling to harmonize with contemporary lifestyle requirements and design tastes. The scope of the assignment encompassed the conversion of the former abode to accommodate current necessities, all the while elevating its aesthetic allure.

Apart from revamping and enhancing a significant portion of the building’s infrastructure, our focus extended to reconsidering the layout of the entire house, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the renovation project.

The old house was built on a slope that resulted in the front and back portions of the house being built as staggered mezzanines.

The house felt disconnected and despite its large footprint, the house suffered from the lack of spaciousness and had insufficiently sized rooms.

We began our transformative planning via inserting a new 3-storey high atrium space that brought in a lot of natural light and air into the entire house.

A home lift was installed in this new atrium alongside a reworked stairs that breathed new life into the otherwise inefficient circulatory spaces.

The old gable end roof form was replaced with a sculptural roof form negotiating different platform levels while ensuring both the front and rear bedrooms on the attic level could be maximized in size and height. Both attic master bedrooms were enlarged and had full height glass panels with access to large balconies.

As is customary with all landed residences crafted by MU Architects, we meticulously curated the interior design of the spaces. Our choice revolved around a diverse selection of deep, opulent walnut timber finishes to elevate and enhance the interior ambiance.