Architects Convert a 100 Year Old House to a Modern Home (House Tour)

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Malvern House sees Lande Architects convert a one-hundred-year-old house into a modern home with a minimal addition. Traditionally, when architects convert a one-hundred-year-old house into a refreshed dwelling, they take care to preserve the heritage features of the property – Malvern House was no different. Lande Architects retains the original, decorative front of the Victorian weatherboard cottage, maintaining a connection to the defining architecture of the location.

Lande Architects reconfigures the extension of Malvern House – located to the rear of the structure and comprising of the kitchen, living and dining spaces – to propose a larger footprint. Seven internal courtyards are added in adherence to the brief, which stipulated that the pockets of green space should feature within the interior design. Softly defined by functional glazing, the courtyards form an important part of the overall scheme as Lande Architects convert a one-hundred-year-old house into a modern home.

The design of Malvern House champions efficiency. Lande Architects insulates the home with double brick walls and a large concrete slab positioned to the north orientation, with the slab absorbing heat during the day and radiating the heat back into the house overnight. Cross-flow ventilation is provided via the seven courtyards. Such mastery over the internal environment of Malvern House sees Lande Architects convert a one-hundred-year-old house into a home that can meet 21st century standards of liveability.

Whilst the heritage front of Malvern House remains purposefully untouched, the rear extension is changed for the better. Lande Architects converts a one-hundred-year-old-house into a residence with a rich and evolving narrative.

00:00 - Blueland
00:09 - Introduction to the 100 Year Old House
00:45 - Modernising a Weatherboard Victorian Cottage
01:23 - The Client Brief
02:08 - Green Motif Throughout the House
03:30 - Utilising Natural Light
04:10 - Outdoor Areas
04:25 - Working Together with the Clients
04:58 - Blueland Home Cleaning Products
06:24 - Final Look at the Converted House

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Architecture by Lande Architects.
Photography by Derek Swalwell.
Styling by Bea + Co.
Build by Standout Projects.
Landscape by Ben Scott Garden Design.
Filmed and Edited by Kintaro Studios.
Production by The Local Project.

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[SamGiles]

Goodness me, this is surely the epitome of refined elegance. The renovation blends the old and new flawlessly, accumulating in something truly special.

[keithronson]

Again absolutely stunning. So sympathetic to the historic property and every aspect thought through perfectly. A home for life. Thank you for sharing such an amazing property.

[nicotinedeals]

Very nice charming house with subtle design. I love how the architect says that "they approach their architecture as a backdrop to their clients lives and livelihood, where the architecture isnt fighting for attention but it more supports them to express their style". Many times architects tend to do the contrary. The invisible narrow skylight above the marble backsplash 👌🙌

[stevenrichardson]

Just perfect.The splashback becomes a large artwork within a space...

[eKyle]

This is my favourite type of Local Project home. Modest, contextual, understated, exquisitely detailed.

[davidettel]

That’s a very interesting historical background and a well filmed project, hats off.

[antwainclarke]

The nature-inspired green marble kitchen was stunning so too was the all navy blue room. Truly inspirational.

[danaesquires]

This was lovely. Preserving outdoor space, paying attention to light. Really lovely.

[janicedimmitt]

I love the green palette in the kitchen

[PLTbyCormie]

Using this green marble in my basement bar now..it’s sooo pretty ..Alpine Verde..these darker rich colors are definitely on trend

[skyly]

The kitchen is simply stunning. Favourite video of the channel so far.

[CodyvBrown]

that kitchen marble. holy crap. dramatic af for such a small space. great job

[Kotchilla]

Thanks to your videos I can see marble that I've never seen before.

[stopato]

I think this project should be revisited and filmed when the gardens are more mature and lush.
As mentioned throughout the video the several pocket gardens have a connection to the interior, however at the moment a lack of shadows and foliage is very notable

[diamondcentury]

I gasped at that opening shot of the kitchen😩 so gorgeous 🥰

[ginafriend]

I appreciate the added wood, on ceiling as well. It's warms up the house!! Neighbors are too close.

[andrewwatkins]

I have always thought that the main selling point of using an Architect is their expertise in managing light. This wonderful home shows that off perfectly thanks to the generous free will of the clients.

[darien]

Sencillez, respeto y elegancia son las claves de este proyecto que transmite serenidad.

[LexElls]

Interesting and bold styles. Great showcase as always.

[davidalanmedia]

A beautiful addition to compliment the existing home! Well done!