Hyde Park

Extension & Renovation
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Year Completed:
2025
Client Name:
Steve & Rachael
Type:
Extension & Renovation
This Hyde Park residence is a showcase of how classic architecture can be complemented by modern living. At the front, the original Georgian Revival facade was retained, preserving the timeless symmetry and heritage character that defines the home. With a simple freshen-up, its elegance and street presence were enhanced while the architectural integrity remained untouched. To the rear, we introduced a striking modern extension designed around light, openness, and connection to the outdoors. Expansive glazing frames views of the garden and pool, while contemporary architectural lines create a bold contrast to the traditional frontage. The new addition delivers generous living zones ideal for modern family life and entertaining. The interiors were fully renovated to unify both eras. Light timber floors, custom joinery, and a clean, modern palette establish a calm and refined atmosphere. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining space, bringing together functionality, style, and connection to nature. This transformation preserves the home’s historic charm while creating a sophisticated, contemporary environment perfectly suited to modern family living.
We couldn’t be happier with our renovation result. Our unique build came with plenty of quirks, tricky angles and hidden challenges, but Taylored Construction handled them with skill and creativity. Thomas especially paid the attention to detail that we required and steered the design and final touches in a way that eventuated in the result looking better than the plan. Colleen complemented the process with intelligent colour, joinery, stone, and lighting selections. This certainly simplified much of our harder choices. All the way through we appreciated the transparency in everything from scheduling challenges to costings. We always felt informed, of both the good, and the not so good. As a husband-and-wife team who live locally, they clearly take pride in their work, their reputation, and in building projects that others might consider too challenging. We feel very lucky to have worked with them and highly recommend them to anyone considering a renovation.
Steve & Rachael