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Simon Knight Architects turns a historic building into a contemporary family home by sprucing up its exterior and rejiggering the ground floor.

The living room's built-in sectional is positioned toward the view.

"The client had sourced some period-appropriate inspirational images and asked us to run with it,

Architect Nic Brunsdon renovated an original heritage cottage for a young family in the suburbs of Perth, Australia. The 3,229-square-foot home includes a sunken “garden room” with large sliding doors that connect the interior gathering space to a sunny green courtyard.

Situated on a gentle slope, the tiny home features a gable roof, a rectangular silhouette, and an expansive wood deck that extends from the front facade.

SF Historic Renovation

Studio Entry Court

The entire home is wrapped in pine tongue-and-groove, which matches the original finish on the ceiling.

The private outdoor space showcases the renovation's south-facing windows, which were installed to connect the indoors with the yard.

Intended primarily as a social gathering place, the house has no dedicated bedrooms.

Rear garden

Kitchen

Front View