Modern open-concept living space with black and white kitchen, white sofa, black coffee table, black dining table with chairs, floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden staircase, indoor plants, and a view of outdoor brick yard.

Chisel House

Chisel House by DX Architects is a modern addition to a Victorian-era home in Melbourne. It features a two-story extension that maximizes natural light and space while preserving the original heritage facade. The design blends contemporary elements with the home's historic character, creating a harmonious and functional living environment.

Modern house with large glass windows and a wooden deck in the backyard.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, black countertops, a white island with a gray top, and two black barstools. A tall glass vase with green foliage and a striped bowl are on the island. The background features a mixed black, white, and gray color
Modern kitchen with black countertops, wooden cabinets, a black stove, and a skylight allowing natural light in.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, black lower cabinets, black backsplash, and a gray countertop. A small nook with open shelves, decorative bowls, and a plant in a white vase is visible.
A narrow hallway with arched doorway, decorative ceiling detail, and a large, frosted glass window at the end, with a radiator on the right wall.
Modern kitchen with black appliances, wooden cabinets, gray tiled backsplash, white countertop, and a tall glass vase with green leafy plant.
A black countertop with a beige and black conical bowl on it, against a backdrop of a dark gray textured wall and a white wall.
Modern interior with a white lounge chair, glass walls, metal staircase with wooden steps, exposed brick wall, and climbing plants outside.
Modern living room with white sofa, white armchair, abstract blue artwork, black cabinetry, decorative vases, and sliding glass door leading to outdoor brick patio.
Modern open-concept kitchen with wood cabinetry, black lower cabinets, gray tiled backsplash, white countertop island with a plant and decorative bowl, and a staircase with black railing leading to an upper floor. Large window with views of the outsi
Modern house with large glass windows and a wooden deck, outdoor seating with a black sofa and side tables, and a partly cloudy sky.
Modern interior with floating wooden staircase, large glass windows overlooking a garden, white sofa with cushions, and polished concrete floor.
Modern exterior corner of a building with brick wall, black metal container, and potted plants, adjacent to a white wall and sliding glass door.
Minimalist dining room with black round table, gray upholstered chairs, a large window with black frame, white walls, a modern white ceiling light, and decorative items on the table including a striped black and white bowl and a gold vase.
A corner of a modern living room with a white mantel, a white cabinet, a black sculptural stool, and minimal decor including a white textured bowl and a small gold object.
Modern multi-story house with large glass windows and a sloped metal roof in a neighborhood with other houses.
Modern minimalist kitchen with black tiled backsplash, white cabinetry, and a gray stone decorative bowl on the countertop.
Modern interior view showing a hallway leading to a bathroom with a light-colored vanity and gray tiles. Part of a fireplace with a marble mantel and a colorful abstract painting are also visible.
Interior view of a modern room with gray walls and a window with frosted glass panels divided into three sections, framed in black, with an arched top.
Modern bathroom with a large mirror, gray tiled walls, a light wood vanity with a concrete countertop, and black fixtures. Towels are hanging on a black towel bar on the right side.
Minimalist bathroom with grey tiled wall, black towel bar with a grey towel, and black hooks on the wall.
View through a window with white trim, showing an outdoor scene with a tree and plants, brick and painted building walls, and a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a modern building's exterior with large glass windows, sharp angles, and a minimalistic design against a clear blue sky.
Small outdoor garden space with stone pathway, greenery in planters, and brick and white walls.
Modern interior with large black-framed windows featuring frosted lower sections, revealing a view of trees and neighboring houses with cloudy sky.
Front view of a house entrance with a white picket gate, black posts, a checkered tile pathway, and an arched glass door, surrounded by greenery.
Front view of a house with a white picket fence, trees, and potted plants on the roof. A person walking a small dog on the sidewalk in front.
Modern open-concept living room with a kitchen area, white sofa, black dining table with chairs, staircase, and large glass windows showing an outdoor garden with a brick wall.

  • Type: Extension / Renovation
    Location: Clifton Hill
    Completed: March 2021

  • Architecture: DX Architects
    Steel Windows: Steel Window Design
    Aluminum Windows: Creative Windows
    Timber Floors: Tongue and Groove
    Concrete Floors: Vic Mix - Alphine Ash & Hipergrind
    External Cladding: Longline 305
    Tiles: Academy Tiles

  • Simon and the Blueprint team did an amazing job in the extension and renovation of our period home. We were impressed by their attention to detail, professionalism, patience and the exceptional quality of the work. We have been so impressed by the end result, and would highly recommended them for any similar jobs in the future.

    — Katherine and Michael

  • 2021 HIA Victorian Renovation/Addition Project $1 million - $1.5 million Winner

  • The Local Project

  • Tess Kelly