Crafting Spaces that Reflect Your Vision

When considering an extension or renovation, it’s not just about adding square meters—it’s about enhancing the way you live. As someone deeply invested in your work and family, you deserve a home that supports both your personal and professional life seamlessly.

Before you dive into design, here are a few key considerations:

  1. What’s the real problem we’re solving?
    Is your current space feeling cramped, disconnected, or outdated? Focus on how your home can better support your lifestyle.

  2. Orientation matters.
    Your home’s orientation plays a critical role in how you experience light, warmth, and comfort. North-facing spaces, for example, can bathe your home in natural light, enhancing mood and energy efficiency.

  3. Balancing Budget vs. Solution.
    Every project comes with financial boundaries, but it’s also about ensuring the solution works for you long term.

  4. The relationship between your floor level and the ground.
    Whether your home is perched above ground or needs retaining walls, keep in mind the landscape and your foundation to ensure a seamless extension.

  5. Connecting your spaces.
    Is it time to open up those living areas, blur the lines between indoors and out, or improve the flow from one level to the next? Creating a natural transition that feels intuitive in a blend of architectural and landscaping skills.

  6. Accommodating your life and lifestyle.
    Do you have a favourite piece of furniture or a specific layout in mind? You can design a space that suits your vision down to the finest detail.

  7. Roof and lighting considerations.
    How your new roof integrates with the existing one is crucial for aesthetics and function. We’ll also design lighting solutions that balance natural light with the perfect atmosphere, so your home feels warm and welcoming.

With these answers in mind, you’re not just on your way to creating an extension—you’re transforming your home into a space that reflects your values, style, and everyday needs.

Good luck.

Alexander Hill

Awarded the Architects Board of South Australia Prize in 2001, I began my career in Melbourne in 2002. In 2007 I started my practice with a beach house in Queenscliff. Intent on focusing on private dwellings, I continued working with builders to understand how to better implement an architectural design, which ultimately led to my own builder’s license. In 2015 I joined Destination Living to work on scaling the architect-builder model. Finally, in 2021 I pulled it all together to open my one-person office.

https://www.threehatbuildings.com.au/
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