34 Thomas Street, Richmond, Vic 3121

This award-winning residence by Andrew Maynard Architects honours the original 1890s Victorian terrace heritage and complements it with a sculptural three storey Western Red Cedar. The front section of the house retains its trademark period features including a traditional ground-floor sitting room with open fireplace. The hallway leads to a central mirror box which cleverly conceals a powder room, laundry and cocktail bar.
A glazed central light well with an industrial steel spiral staircase by Enzie provides vertical circulation for the house. With a spacious dining area, breakfast bar and an industrial inspired steel kitchen with custom joinery, Miele appliances and a bench top extending onto backyard BBQ kitchen.
The bespoke concertina doors open onto low maintenance courtyard garden, while offering off-street parking. The property has been awarded the Best Renovation 2012, shortlisted for the 2013 World Architecture Awards and showcased in ABC Dream Build and multiple publications including The Terrace House by Thames & Hudson.
Additional features include; hydronic heating, air conditioning units, internal blinds and solar panels. Unique, versatile and instantly inviting, this exciting home is in the heart of one of Melbourne's most progressive and vibrant suburb.