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Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

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This enchanting federation terrace house has undergone an elegant transformation making it the gem of Belmont street in the coveted inner Sydney suburb of Alexandria.

Originally built in the early 20th century, the clients Tanya Levak and husband Tom Bromley, sought an astute architect to renovate and reconfigure their heritage listed home. Architect Mike Lukic was engaged for his expertise in heritage renovations and eye for detail.

Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

“Working within a heritage conservation area can be full of challenges and surprises.” Explains Mike Lukic. Working closely with the client, city council and urban design team, Mr Lukic preserved the single story street appearance of the federation home whilst simultaneously allowing for required additions.

The project involved a floor re-configuration to the rear part of the house on ground level and an upper floor addition along with an attic conversion to the front of the house.

Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

The kitchen is the heart of the home with a large feature window borrowing natural light from the leafy inner courtyard. Client Tanya Levak selected a colour palette of sage green, Italian marble and antique white. Ms Levak’s flair for interiors and styling shining through but not distracting from the homes original charm.

Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

The original pressed metal ceilings at the front of the house were extended across the back living areas complimenting the original fire place, hallway arch and corbels and original floors. The extended living space opens onto a rear courtyard featuring elegant porte-fenêtre doors which filter light through the home.

Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

The Upper floor rear addition incorporates an additional two rooms and ensuite. A large front dormer window is the main new feature integrated within the front roof form. 

Sydney Terrace House Undergoes an Elegant Transformation

As a fashion and interior stylist, client Tanya Levak has successfully imbued her personal style into the Federation home, whilst allowing a suitable balance between new and old. Muted colours feature throughout with abundant texture and carefully chosen art. This federation home is an exceptional fusion of timeless charm and contemporary elegance.


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Breanne Iredell
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Breanne Iredell is the Content Developer for Archify. She coordinates the content creation and publishing on Archify and Archify Now as well as the development of online CPD presentations and education materials. Breanne holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Western Australia.
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