Pear Tree House by Glasshouse Projects. A richly detailed extension and renovation, Pear Tree House, demonstrates a seamless transition between old and new, where a structured floating box, adjoined by a sunken garden and rectangular pool, elevate traditional charm to modern sophistication. photography by Art Department Creative.

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The client?s wishes were to ensure that a modern extension remained sympathetic to the character of the original 1890 sandstone cottage, which sat on a 627 sqm block. Boutique architecture and construction firm Glasshouse Projects, refigured the older back part of the home, creating more areas for private retreat as well as communal spaces for entertaining and socialising. A 300sqm extension, as well as renovation to the older part of the home, resulted in a new master bedroom with ensuite, dining, kitchen, butler’s pantry, laundry, powder room, guest bathroom, study, pool and outdoor living area. Clever design in the use of the rear access, sees the garage being able to be recessed via sliding timber panels and used for greater outdoor entertaining space. The addition of a side entry, complete with parking space, affords greater practicality for unloading shopping, with direct access to the kitchen and living. The front façade and veranda was retained, it?s simple and unassuming style a clear distinction to the richness, expanse and warmth of materiality of the internal spaces. In sensiti...