Set within the evolving suburban fabric of Coburg—an area characterised by modest mid-century homes and incremental transformation —the McPherson St House is a refined meditation on heritage, light, and contemporary family living.

A careful heritage renovation anchors the street presence, while a single storey extension unfolds quietly to the rear. Here, a sculptural sloping ceiling elevates the living domain, drawing the eye upward and outward, amplifying volume while choreographing daylight deep into the plan. The result is an open plan living environment that feels both expansive and grounded.

At its core, an internal garden light court introduces biophilia into the everyday—framing greenery, softening thresholds, and enabling natural cross flow ventilation. This moment of pause mediates between old and new, reinforcing an efficient spatial layout that balances privacy with connection.

Materiality is restrained yet tactile. A natural material palette—timber joinery, textured masonry, and subtle profiles—imbues warmth and permanence. Externally, dark Colorbond metal cladding provides a robust counterpoint, articulating the extension as a contemporary insertion.

Performance is embedded in the architecture. High insulation, high performance windows, and considered orientation enable passive winter heating, with thermal mass stabilising internal temperatures. The interior wood fire becomes both a functional and atmospheric heart. As an all electric home, the project reflects a commitment to energy efficient living without compromise.

The living spaces extend seamlessly to an outdoor entertaining deck, dissolving boundaries between inside and out. Bathed in abundant natural light, the home embraces indoor/outdoor living—an architecture attuned to climate, context, and the rituals of daily life.

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