A house in Sorrento, Melbourne, a coastal city in Victoria, renovated by Australian architecture and design studio Cera Stribley. Built on the clifftop at Sorrento, this 1960’s home originally by McGlashan Everest Architects was due to be brought into modern times.

The client decided to make some changes to the original plan in order to ensure that their multi-generational families could use the space in a comfortable way. At the same time retained the original modernist style and unique design elements.

The timber building was gently deconstructed, board by board and meticulously stored so it could be re-assembled. Hydronic heating was installed through-out, all windows were double glazed, hidden block out blinds added as well as many the other conveniences would expect to find in a new home.

The kitchen and wet areas where all redesigned, however they still fit in seamlessly with the restrained pallet and pure detailing that is synonymous with the original house and typical of McGlashan Everest work of the era.The engagement of artisan trades such as canvas stretchers to restore the ceiling and specialist timber finishers for the joinery and walls made the overall project a success.