The renovation and extension of the double front Victorian house on Winter Street accentuates the separation between old and new, maintaining only three original masonry walls. The main entry is shifted along the side of the house where the two buildings meet. The original house is finished in reinterpreted detailing and the new extension uses modern lines and expansive glazing. The clients’ appreciation of chiaroscuro is seen in the dark elements such as the timber joinery, custom terrazzo flooring and black steel detailing in the light space. Working with the north facing orientation, a series of gardens including a central courtyard get bring light into the rear extension.