22/09/2026
Alexandra Home, South Yarra, a confident black and concrete infill nestled between period neighbours.
Introducing Alexandra Home, our latest project in South Yarra, a considered response to a heritage streetscape that doesn't shy away from a contemporary voice.
Sitting confidently between two classic Victorian homes, the home's dark charred-look cladding and pale concrete frame create a striking contrast with its neighbours, while a deep front garden and slatted timber screening soften the transition from street to home.
Inside, the brief called for a highly functional home: three bedrooms, a large open-plan kitchen, living and dining space designed for everyday life and entertaining, and a separate study tucked away for quiet, focused work. A rooftop terrace crowns the home, offering an a third level of outdoor living with leafy district views over the surrounding tree canopy.
To the rear, a pool and outdoor entertaining area extend the living spaces beyond the walls of the home, blurring the line between indoors and out.
The result is a home that respects its heritage context, offering a fresh, functional and beautifully detailed alternative for modern living in one of Melbourne's most established suburbs.
If you're considering a new build or renovation in a heritage streetscape — we'd love to help you navigate the balance between old and new.
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