Dale Street House is a bold reimagining of a 1960s mid-century modern home, known for its bluestone walls, flat rooflines and exposed beams. While the original structure had undeniable charm, it lacked natural light, connection between spaces, and the room needed for a growing family. Our clients wanted to preserve its character—while completely transforming how it lived.
Our design introduced a new open-plan living area that flows into a covered alfresco and integrated pool, creating a strong indoor-outdoor connection. A dramatic double-height void links the two levels, bringing in light and volume. Upstairs, three new bedrooms with ensuites and a retreat offer elevated views and privacy, while downstairs was reconfigured to better suit family life.
At the heart of the home is a sculptural 5.6-metre Calacatta marble island bench, paired with custom timber joinery and a refined material palette of stone, timber, and marble. Carefully balancing old and new, the design retains the bluestone walls as a defining feature—creating a warm, timeless family home that honours its past while embracing the present.
Client Testimonial:
“After an extensive search for an architecture firm for our “forever home” renovation project, we found Chan Architecture and could not be happier with the choice. From the first meeting with Anthony, to the final handover meeting, Anthony and Mitch were professional, attentive and extremely supportive, helping us navigate our first build process.
Their designs were absolutely beautiful, perfectly capturing our vision and enhancing it in ways we hadn't even imagined. The design layout and configuration enabled us to keep the essence of the original property while also ensuring it would meet our needs and desires for our forever home.
The team at Chan Architecture was incredibly collaborative, going above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. They were always on hand to provide advice and assist with selections, often reworking them until we were completely happy. Their organised project management and keen attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. What truly stood out to us was their unwavering commitment to our project. We never felt that anything we wanted was too hard for them or that they were unwilling to help. Their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile made us feel valued and assured that our project was in the best hands.
We highly recommend Chan Architecture for anyone seeking a team that is not only skilled and creative but also truly invested in bringing your dream project to life.”
-Emily Tay