Residential Alterations & Additions $350,001 - $800K (West Coast Janik Dalecki, Dalecki Design, The Third

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Residential Alterations & Additions $350,001 - $800K (West Coast)

Designer: Janik Dalecki, Dalecki Design Location: Mount Lawley Web: daleckidesign.com.au Builder: Integrated Constructions Energy Assessor: Northern Aspect Energy Consultants Photographer: Dion Robeson The new work reaches to the sky creating moving light within. The lightwell is incredible. From the front you have no idea of the ‘wow’ factor within. A well-balanced design outcome that will stand the test of time and extend the life of the home for another generation. It is quite magical to take something old and transform it into something new, more so when it harmoniously works, an amazing transformation, job well done.

Two external living spaces at the center of the house create an intermediary area, vehicle for bright entry and engagement across the home.

This alteration and addition to a character home in a leafy, inner suburb of Perth has established a meaningful connection with external living spaces while drawing light and air into the new, open plan living area. Frustrated by the outdated planning of the original house, including a dark and narrow kitchen, dining room and a separate living room, the owners of ‘The Third’ wanted to modernise their home, creating contemporary spaces and introducing natural light and ventilation. The design focussed on correcting the constrained and impractical planning by establishing the front of the house as a private zone and creating a new entertaining/living zone at the rear. A multi-purpose activity room and, two external living spaces at the centre of the house create an intermediary area for engagement and allow light to enter the home. Functionality combined with natural light and natural airflow was key requirements in the brief. The design intentionally embraces light and encourages it to enter the home at all times of the day creating a light, and inviting space to occupy. Consideration has been given to the location of windows both at foot level, and ceiling level not only to encourage natural airflow, but to ensure a meaningful connection to exterior zones are present from all spaces within the home.