Renovation: A Breezy Modern Addition Opens Up a Historic Melbourne Home
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The family members, who are active and spend ample time at the beach, requested the feel of a seaside retreat. The architects accomplished this with Ironbark wood slats on the exterior, as the Australian hardwood is incredibly durable and will weather silver-gray over time. The wooden louvers shade a large playroom that’s adjacent to the boys' bedrooms.