Located on a relatively narrow, sloping site in Kew, the Molesworth Street House is a bold renovation and extension of a freestanding Edwardian home. Surrounded by established trees and close neighbours, the design had to balance privacy with openness. The brief was clear: create a striking, modern family home with clean lines and light-filled spaces.
At the heart of the home, the extended central hallway leads past a sculptural stair and wine wall into an open-plan living zone. North-facing bi-fold doors connect the kitchen, dining and living area to a tiered backyard, while a custom counterweighted split-fold window in the living room opens to an in-situ concrete bench with uninterrupted garden views. The upper level includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a retreat, cleverly screened by pivoting angled blades that provide privacy, shade and a dynamic, ever-changing façade.
Inside, the palette is warm, tactile and understated—smoky grey floors, timber veneers and in-situ concrete bring a sense of grounded elegance. Every material and detail was selected to enhance light, texture and liveability—resulting in a home that is both sculptural and serene.
Client Testimonial:
“We could not recommend Anthony and the team at Chan Architecture more highly. Finding an architect to help you design your dream home is not easy but from the first meeting we knew that Anthony and his team were the right choice. They listened to what we wanted and incorporated their own flair to design us something very special. One thing that really stood out to us was their attention to detail throughout the process which you can clearly see in the build. Thanks Anthony and team for our amazing home.”