Modern white kitchen with built-in appliances, black sink faucet, brick backsplash, open wooden shelving with glassware and bottles, and a potted plant on the light wooden floor.

Daryl

Daryl residence is an evocative Victorian home on a challenging, tight site with limited access. The ‘old meets new’ design by Eckersley Architects brings in natural light in all corners and opens up the dual-level layout with an inviting living room, kitchen and dining area, and a charming north-facing rear courtyard. Upstairs, the main bedroom enjoys a balcony with a northern aspect, complemented by a second bedroom with an original fireplace.

Modern black building with vertical wooden siding and large window, adjacent to traditional red brick and corrugated metal buildings.
Minimalist kitchen with white cabinetry, black faucet, open wood shelving with liquor bottles, glassware, and decorative items, exposed brick wall, and a potted plant.
Interior view of a modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. White cabinets, brick accent wall, wooden floors, black chairs, and a wall-mounted TV.
Minimalist kitchen with white cabinets, black faucets, a built-in oven, and an open wooden shelf with kitchen items on it.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black faucets, a double sink, a gas stove with four burners, and a wooden shelf with a mortar and pestle. Exposed brick wall in the background.
Modern two-story house with a black wooden facade on the upper level, large windows, a glass door on the lower level revealing a living room with a wooden coffee table, neighboring brick house, and a narrow alley between the buildings.
Close-up of a modern building exterior showing black paneled siding, a red brick wall with an arch-shaped opening, and a section of corrugated metal roofing, with some green leaves in the foreground.
Modern minimalist kitchen with white cabinets, a black sink faucet, a gas stove, and an oven, with a brick wall backsplash and a potted plant on the floor.
Minimalist walk-in shower with gray tiles, a black rain showerhead, a built-in bench, two dark circular controls, and gray towels hanging on the right wall, illuminated by natural light from a skylight.
Modern bathroom with gray tiled walls, a large wall mirror, a black faucet above a small sink, a light blue vanity with drawers, open shelves with wood framing, and a white bathtub in the corner.
Modern bathroom with gray tiled walls, a built-in bathtub with black fixtures, a gray countertop with a sink, and wooden open shelves.
Close-up of a modern kitchen sink with a black wall-mounted faucet, beige upper cabinets, and grey lower cabinets.
Low-angle view of a modern building with dark wooden exterior and a large square opening, against a cloudy sky.

  • Type: Extension / Renovation
    Location: Port Melbourne
    Completed: July 2020

  • Architecture: Eckersly Architects
    Aluminum Windows: Creative Windows
    Charred Cladding: Eco Timber
    Cement Sheet Cladding: Cemintel - Barestone
    Benchtops: CaesarStone - Rugged Concrete

  • We highly recommend Simon, Matt and the team at Blueprint! We are beyond thrilled with the end result and the whole process from quote to delivery was seamless. Working on a 100+ year old house and tight sight, there were a lot of obstacles to overcome but they did so with ease - demonstrating their experience. It was a pleasure working with them as they are also really great people! Thank you Blueprint!

    — Rach and Evan

  • Tess Kelly