Located on Gundungurra land in the Southern Highlands of Australia’s New South Wales is a century-old bungalow that recently underwent a sensitive renovation. The owners of the quaint, burnt orange-roofed structure hired local firm Other Architects to update the bungalow while maintaining the characteristics of the home. In addition to the upgrades, the family also requested a new writing studio, a private master suite, and to expand the interior footprint of the communal living space. The overall goal: design new elements to seamlessly coexist with the already historic bungalow.

“Australian architectural renovations tend to emphasize the divide between old and new,” said the firm in a project description. Taking this into consideration, both the home owners and Other Architects were strategic with the renovation. Through a subtle patchwork of new additions the architects avoided visible divides.

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