For architect Celia Carroll that meant preserving the existing footprint, roof-line and street facing facade and evolving the internal spaces, especially the living areas of the house overlooking the water. 

Celia started with removing the many separate rooms of the existing downstairs level and envisioned an open-plan kitchen and new rear wing addition with dining and lounge space, leading out onto a deck and pool area.

"We retained the shell of the original house, but dissolved the hall and the dysfunctional interior rooms to engage with the house's dramatic siting and views to the North," recalls Celia.

Bringing Shelley's vision to life, the new additions feature a large section of polished concrete floor, a cathedral ceiling with skylights and new, exposed brick walls. A 'must have' request by Shelley, the off white brick and matching mortar delivers a cool, sophisticated and textural element to the room.