Alterations & Additions

Project type

HDZN reworks existing homes through additions that strengthen light, connection and everyday living. The work respects what is worth retaining while making room for a more capable future.

Selected work

Project type

Cantilevered minimalist architectural extension to a heritage dwelling in Port Melbourne

Reed

Albert Park, Melbourne

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Heritage Alterations & Additions

A contemporary extension shaped by natural light, framed views and generous open spaces, creating a clear relationship between the retained heritage home, garden and new family living spaces.

Heritage alterations and additions with basement works to a historic residence in Kew

Studley

Kew, Melbourne

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Heritage Alterations & Additions

A significant Edwardian residence reworked through carefully integrated additions and a concealed subterranean programme, preserving the original building while accommodating substantial new spaces beneath and beyond it.

Contemporary alterations and additions to a riverbank residence in Echuca

Wharparilla

Echuca, Victoria

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Alterations & Additions

A contemporary transformation that redefines the entry and establishes a clear sequence through the existing limestone residence to the landscape and Murray River beyond.

Cameron

Coburg

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Alterations and Additions

An original weatherboard home extended and reworked across two levels, creating generous contemporary living while retaining its familiar streetscape character.

Heritage residence alterations and additions with basement and pool in Essendon, Melbourne

Ardoch

Essendon, Melbourne

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Heritage Alterations & Additions

A substantial extension to a heritage residence, introducing new family living spaces, a concealed basement, pool and pavilion while allowing the original home to remain the defining presence.

Heritage alterations and additions in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

Grandview

Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

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Heritage Alterations & Additions

A substantial heritage renovation and extension that places contemporary family living behind the original residence, allowing the existing architecture to remain the defining presence from the street.

Contemporary alterations and additions to a period residence

Park

Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

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Alterations & Additions

A Californian Bungalow reworked at significant scale, with new living spaces, an upper level and concealed basement composed around the character of the original residence and its elevated river views.

Cantilevered contemporary extension with detached garage and pool, designed around a protected tree zone Essendon

Daisy

Essendon, Melbourne

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Alterations & Additions

A substantial contemporary addition to an existing period home, shaped by the constraints of a protected neighbouring eucalyptus and opening the residence towards a new pool, garden and outdoor living spaces

Extensive alterations and additions to an existing residence with a new upper level and expanded living spaces Niddrie

Ida

Niddrie, Melbourne

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Alterations & Additions

A substantial residential transformation that reworks the existing home through new form, materiality and proportion, creating a more contemporary identity while retaining key elements of the original structure.