From population boom to cosmopolitan style
Melbourne’s unique terrace houses find their roots all the way back in the Gold Rush in the 1850s. The influx of wealth stimulated an increase in population — and a huge demand for accessible housing. Terrace houses were designed to reflect the booming economy, while offering versatile living spaces that could be appreciated as single dwellings, or in a row.
The iconic design and strong construction of Melbourne’s terraced houses have endured through the decades. They are now an incredibly sought-after piece of the city’s architectural history. New and existing terrace house owners often look to retain the heritage aesthetic of their buildings, while providing more space for the family to grow.
The team at Supa Group can help bring your home into the 21st Century with a sensitive terrace home extension in Melbourne. We offer free design consultations, giving you the opportunity to work with our in-house design consultants to design the home of your dreams.
Key features of terrace home renovations
Terrace homes in Melbourne boast a range of unique stylistic inclusions.
Joined at the hip
Entire blocks of Melbourne terrace homes are joined together in long rows. Dwellings are separated by party walls decorated with corbels and other features, depending on when the house was constructed.
Polychrome brickwork
Heavily influenced by local architectural movements, unique brickwork can still be found in many dwellings. Some have been rendered, sanded down, or painted over.
Decorative details
Many of Melbourne's terrace houses display ornate balustrades, cornices, and parapets. This demand for detailing placed the city as a international front runner for cast iron production.
Increase space while keeping up style with a terrace home renovation in Melbourne
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Ground Floor Extensions
A clever ground floor extension was added to a two bedroom single fronted Victorian house. Located on a narrow and long block, clients wanted to add an en suite to the master bedroom, create a third bedroom with a new combined bathroom and European laundry. Transformation was completed with the addition of a light filled Continue Reading »
Yarraville
Second Storey Extensions
The clients had a clear and defined idea of the extension design that would suit their lifestyle needs. Following a consultation with one of our Senior Design Consultants, a contemporary approach was taken to the extension of this traditional house. The design brief involved transforming the facade and then adding a contemporary ground and first Continue Reading »
Ivanhoe East
Ground Floor Extensions
The owners of this distinctively styled post World War Two home facing the Yarra River in Ivanhoe East love entertaining friends and family. Unfortunately they were confined to a barbeque on a small deck area on the east side of the house. They approached Supa Group to come up with a more formal outdoor living Continue Reading »
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