Designed by Nic Owen Architects

When a family of four decide to renovate their Fitzroy North terrace on a tiny site, Nic Owen Architects need to pack some big ideas into a little spaceā€¦

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Plywood, Timber Floors, White Kitchens, Pendant Lighting, Lounge Suites, Nogouchi Coffee Table

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Joinery, Timber Floors, Rugs

Constrained Site

Dealing with a heritage terrace in Melbourne's inner city to the front, a tiny site and a neighbouring homes was a challenge.

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Timber Deck, Pendant Lighting, Skylights, Sliding Glass Doors, Dining Areas, Planters

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Joinery, Staircases

Squeezing a Lot into a Small Space

Nic Owen Architects manages to squeeze a four bedroom, two bathroom, one study home onto the constrained site.

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Fireplaces, Outdoor Areas, Joinery, Timber Floors, Pendant Lighting, Sliding Glass Doors, Planters, Lounge Suites, Clerestory Windows, Nogouchi Coffee Table

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Plywood, Pendant Lighting, Skylights, Home Offices

Spacious and Light

The two storey extension manages to feel spacious and light in spite of the tiny site thanks to a light palette, the use of glass, the warmth of plywood and strategically places windows and skylights.

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Kitchen Cabinets, White Kitchens, Kitchens

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Heritage

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Joinery, Bedrooms

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Bathrooms, Skylights, Basins, Toilet Suites, Baths

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Fireplaces, Plywood, Timber Floors, Kitchen Cabinets, White Kitchens, Kitchens, Planters

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect) Open Plan Living, Joinery, Plywood, Kitchens

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Existing Ground Floor Plan

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Existing First Floor Plan

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Proposed Ground Floor Plan

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Proposed First Floor Plan

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