Modest Makeover
From Sanctuary issue 11. More articles like this
Sanctuary magazine issue 11 – Modest Makeover – Preston, Melbourne green home profile
Words Verity Campbell
Photography Rhiannon Slatter
Excerpt: West Preston is a Melbourne suburb brimming with postwar brick bungalows and a mix of long-time residents and young families lured to the area by its roomy houses and large backyards. It’s a familiar story in Melbourne’s inner north, and one which has led to not a few unsympathetic renovations and boxy additions. But what makes this story unusual is that instead of modernising the home and extending its footprint, architect-owner Brenton (Rexroth Mannassmann Collective) and his family chose to retain and uncover the home’s original features and layout, creating a comfortable home on a modest budget.
