talianate villas, Art Deco apartments, zinc-clad buildings, 1950s flats, industrial warehouses, 19th-century terraces, and 21st-century concrete and glass structures sit side by side in Melbourne’s South Yarra. Adding to the assortment is this newly extended home, designed by architect Matt Gibson, director of Matt Gibson Architecture + Design (MA+D). Although it was necessary to retain the heritage Victorian facade and the walls of the front two rooms of the three-storey terrace, the modern renovation adds another layer to the rich architectural tapestry in the area. “It’s an eclectic neighbourhood that already had
