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Architectural Renovations & Extensions in Margaret River & the South West

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Renovations Designed Around How You Live

Sometimes creating a better home means working with what is already there.

Habitat Building Group undertakes considered architectural renovations that improve the way an existing home looks, feels and functions. Whether the project involves extending the footprint, reworking the internal layout or making significant improvements to comfort and performance, we approach the existing and new elements as one home.

A considered renovation allows you to retain the parts of the home that work while improving the areas that no longer suit your needs. That might mean creating better flow between spaces, introducing more natural light, improving indoor-outdoor connection, adding room for a growing family or making the home more comfortable and efficient throughout the year.

We take the time to understand how you currently use the home, what is no longer working and what you want the renovation to achieve. From there, we work with you and your design team to help create a result that feels cohesive, purposeful and better suited to the way you live now.

    • Major home renovations

    • Extensions

    • New living areas

    • Additional bedrooms

    • Bathroom additions

    • Kitchen extensions

    • Internal reconfigurations

    • Improved indoor-outdoor connections

Working With Existing Structures

Renovations require a different approach to new builds.

Existing structures can present unexpected conditions and constraints, so careful planning and investigation are important.

We work through the existing building, proposed design and construction requirements to understand how the new and existing elements will connect.

Respecting the Original Home

A good extension should feel like it belongs.

That does not necessarily mean copying the original design exactly. It means considering proportion, materials, detailing and how the new spaces connect with the existing home.

The goal is to create a finished result that feels resolved rather than added on.

Bathroom with beige tiled walls, a round vessel sink on a wooden vanity, a wall-mounted faucet, a mirror, a small window with wooden trim, and toiletries on the sink.

Improving Comfort, Efficiency and Liveability

Renovating can also create an opportunity to improve the way your home performs.

Depending on the project, we may consider upgrades to insulation, glazing, airtightness, ventilation or construction detailing.

These improvements can help address areas of the existing home that are uncomfortable, inefficient or difficult to heat and cool.

FAQs

What types of renovations do you take on?

1

Our focus is on selected renovation and extension projects where the scope and level of construction align with our approach.

Can you improve the energy efficiency of an existing home?

2

In many cases, yes. The opportunities will depend on the existing construction and the scope of the renovation.

Can you work with my architect or building designer?

3

Yes. We can work with your existing design team throughout the renovation process.

Do I need plans before contacting you?

4

No. You can contact us during the early design stage or once plans have been prepared.

Planning a Renovation or Extension?

Tell us about your existing home, what you would like to change and what you want the finished space to achieve.

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