Modern kitchen with black and wood cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white countertop, and a large window letting in natural light. A person is kneeling with a dog near the window.

Amess

Amess is a contemporary extension and renovation of a Victorian double-storey terrace in Melbourne's inner north by Martino Leah. The design features open living with a flood of natural light that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces.

Row of Victorian-style houses with ornate balconies and colorful facades, plants and trees in front, three people walking on the sidewalk.
Modern kitchen with an island, black cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerator, white brick wall, large glass windows, wooden ceiling, potted plants, and a polished concrete floor.
A modern living room with a dark gray sofa, a wooden coffee table with a book and a small decorative object, a white brick wall with abstract artwork, a wooden media console with vinyl records and a vinyl player, a wall-mounted TV, and a skylight let
Modern kitchen with light wood island, black cabinetry, and large glass windows showing outdoor seating area with chairs and trees.
Modern house with glass garage doors opening to a backyard with a tree, pathway, and a dog.
Modern kitchen with large window, wooden ceiling, black chairs around a round wooden table, and built-in oven units.
Modern kitchen with black and wood cabinets, white marble countertop, stainless steel sink, wooden chair, and kitchen accessories.
Modern kitchen with large glass windows, white brick wall, wooden ceiling, kitchen island with fruit bowl, potted plant, and barstools.
A corner of a room with dark green walls, a high bookshelf filled with books, a colorful abstract painting on the wall, a fireplace with ornate tiles, a dark purple velvet sofa, and a neon sign that reads 'LEFT' in pink.
Living room with a gray sofa, wooden coffee table with magazines, a flat-screen TV on a white wall, a vinyl record collection, a painting on a brick wall, and a skylight with sunlight and shadows.
A hallway with white walls, a wooden floor, and an arched entryway with decorative molding. A white hanging light fixture is above, and there is a glass door leading to a room with a potted plant visible in the background.
Modern kitchen with a large wooden island, black and wooden cabinetry, a black refrigerator, and a large glass window with a view of the backyard.
Outdoor patio with two green metal chairs on white gravel, a white brick fireplace, a tree, and tall trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
Modern kitchen with a wooden island, black chairs around a wooden table, large skylights in a wooden ceiling, a white brick wall, and a potted plant.
Modern house with large glass front, interior dining table visible, exterior garden with white gravel and stepping stones, evening sky.
Minimalist white-tiled bathroom with a wall-mounted sink, mirror, window with shutters, and a walk-in shower with a glass partition. Towels and toiletries are on the sink.
A minimalist bathroom with white tiled walls, a white sink, and a mirror reflection of horizontal blinds. On the sink, there are two bottles of toiletries, one in amber and one in clear glass.
Modern house with open glass doors, a gravel courtyard, a small tree, two chairs, and an interior dining area with a wall-mounted TV.
A minimalist bathroom with small white tiles, a bathtub, a walk-in shower with a rain shower head, and a vertical heated towel rack. There is a narrow window with a brick wall outside, and small red dinosaur toys on the windowsill and corner of the t
A narrow hallway with white walls and green carpet leading to a room with green cabinet, artwork, and a yellow and green toy train, illuminated by a large white paper lantern.
A minimalist bedroom with a bed covered in a blue bedspread, pink pillows, a wooden nightstand with a glass of water and a magazine, a white wall with a small black and white wall lamp, and a large white paper lantern hanging from the ceiling.
Interior view of a staircase with dark wooden banister and green carpeted stairs, next to a white wall and a door.
Modern tiny house with large glass front, interior with dining area, trees, white gravel yard, and two black chairs outside.

  • Type: Extension / Renovation
    Location: Carlton North
    Completed: September 2022

  • Architecture: MartinoLeah Architects
    Steel Windows: Steel Window Design
    Concrete Floors: Policrete & Hipergrind
    Stone Benchtops: CDK Stone
    Ceiling: Timberwood Panels
    Lighting: Coco Flip
    Tiles: Defazio Tiles
    Skylights: Atlite Hydronic
    Heating: Nissl Eichert Heating

  • When we began the process of searching for a builder to complete the extensive remodel of our much-loved home in Carlton north, we were not experienced at all in renovations or construction. We knew we loved our architect’s design and we knew that we wanted to have our house forever – and that with three kids growing up, it needed to be robust, high quality and built to last!

    From the moment we met with Simon and his team at their walk-through before tendering, we knew we were dealing with someone we could get along with. From speaking with previous clients of Blueprint’s to do our due diligence, we learnt that others had had similar initial experiences and, more importantly, this had translated to fantastic results and relationships.

    Renovating a complex terrace house through covid whilst also juggling full time work and three kids could have been stressful, but working with Blueprint really was quite simple. Things which other renovators seem to experience just didn’t happen to us – corners weren’t cut, neighbour relationships (important in inner city) were prioritised, communication was high, workers and sub contractors were people you were happy to have in your home. Most importantly, we got a great result on time and on budget. In short, we couldn’t be happier with our choice, the final product or the experience we had along the way.

    — Tom and Laura

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