Upon entering, there is an uninterrupted line of sight to the lush backyard. One of the details the team agonized over was the path from the entry to the rear living space and garden. Says Jost Architects principal Patrick Jost, the team gave “special attention to getting from the front door to the rear living area and reviewing and investigating every combination of layout to achieve the best result.” This was done through collaborative planning with the clients, who volunteered ideas and sketches along the way. Photo 3 of 8 in Just Redo It: A Home Near Melbourne Takes Another Stab at a Dated '80s Addition by Sarah Akkoush

Just Redo It: A Home Near Melbourne Takes Another Stab at a Dated '80s Addition

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Upon entering, there is an uninterrupted line of sight to the lush backyard. One of the details the team agonized over was the path from the entry to the rear living space and garden. Says Jost Architects principal Patrick Jost, the team gave “special attention to getting from the front door to the rear living area and reviewing and investigating every combination of layout to achieve the best result.” This was done through collaborative planning with the clients, who volunteered ideas and sketches along the way.