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The development of residential properties for clients provides the opportunity for Michael Rowell Architects to develop a long-term relationship with clients as they realise their dreams. These properties may be inner urban, suburban or rural in nature.

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Farmhouse, Wombelano

Development of options for redevelopment of 1950’s weatherboard farmhouse on grazing property in Western District, Victoria

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Victorian House, Ararat

A major extension to a heritage-listed Gothic- Revival home on the outskirts of a regional centre. Provision of a new kitchen, dining, living room and boot room/ laundry. The new wing creates a sheltered outdoor space to capture winter sun.

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Edwardian Weatherboard, Maribyrnong

Renovation and extension to a residence incorporating ensuite to existing bedroom, new kitchen and family room and covered link to existing studio/ office in rear yard.

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California Bungalow, Kensington

Refurbishment of existing weatherboard residence on steeply sloping inner-city site as part of major extension for elderly clients. Elevated kitchen/ family room at rear leads onto a deck with views overlooking a neighbourhood park.

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House and Studio, Altona North

A freestanding studio in the year yard of this post-war weatherboard home was the first stage of this development. The second stage linked the house and studio with an extension providing a new kitchen, dining/family room and laundry.

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Research residence

A relatively small infill extension to a house overlooking extensive bushland will unlock the potential of the kitchen, and allow refurbishment of other wet areas including laundry, ensuite bathroom and main bathroom.

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Farmhouse, Stawell

A 2-bedroom extension to a 1980’s weatherboard residence will give two sisters private space while sharing common areas such as kitchen , bathroom and living room.

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Upper floor extension, East Malvern

A dual-occupancy 1990’s brick veneer home provided only 2 bedrooms for a family with school-age children. The upper floor extension provides 2 additional bedrooms, bathroom and retreat while all of the existing house is refurbished. Stringent planning requirements regarding overlooking , overshadowing and neighbourhood character had to be addressed.