visualise a four level renovated heritage terrace house in paddington reimagined with contemporary architectural interventions that sensitively integrate with the original fabric show a new basement level and attic addition creating a vertically connected residence the design is organised around a sculptural cantilevered tasmanian oak staircase with a black aluminium handrail acting as a central spine beneath a skymax velux skylight that floods the stair void with natural light depict the basement as the social heart an open plan kitchen with island bench dining area laundry powder room and a sunken lounge opening to a landscaped courtyard with polished concrete flooring extending seamlessly outdoors at ground level illustrate a guest suite with ensuite an art lined hallway a shared study and a formal living area connecting to a restored heritage balcony the first floor contains a master suite with walk in wardrobe ensuite private office a new balcony and an interior void overlooking the levels below the attic is transformed into a creative retreat with a music production studio private recording booth storage chill out lounge and balcony emphasise the balance between heritage character and modern spatial fluidity abundant natural light vertical circulation and sensitive integration of old and new
