This existing inner city three bedroom house was a simple 1980's concrete and brick terrace that had been built by a developer on a budget. The interior was outdated and felt dark and depressing. It also had unresolved design issues. There were ugly bulkheads in the ceiling hiding plumbing, a dining area that was too narrow to fit a table and a kitchen space that was too small to be functional. The clients wanted a closer connection to the garden and a more contemporary feel to the kitchen and living spaces.