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BEST HOME RENOVATION

COLONNADE HOUSE BY SPLINTER SOCIETY

hy it works There’s a real sense of anticipation as you enter this extended Federation-era bungalow in suburban Melbourne. The black facade sets the tone, while the hushed front half of the house – which is now devoted to bedrooms – hints at bigger things to come. A dramatic, gallery-style foyer connects the original house to a large extension that has the feel of a futuristic art gallery crafted from concrete, metal and glass. As you walk from front to back, the sense of light and space increases. By the time you reach the grassy lawn at the rear, it feels like you’ve completed