Located in Elsternwick, the home is a substantial alteration and addition to an existing Edwardian house. The bulk of the existing house has been retained and restored in a way that is sympathetic to the history of the house by making evident what is original and what is new. The extended section is an L-shaped kitchen, living, dining and covered outdoor space framed by an extended roofline like a boxed window looking into a harmonious space of family living. The covered patio is a highly purposeful outdoor room with a fireplace, appropriate for year-round use.