Extension ideas in the Victorian Goldfields

Barestone™ complements the rugged surrounding environment perfectly...

An existing home in Victoria’s Goldfields region has undergone an extension with the goal of creating a sustainable home and workspace using building materials that complement the beautifully rugged surrounding environment, and blend seamlessly with the existing stone exterior of the original house.

main-logo A modern, minimalist house with a light-colored exterior surrounded by greenery and tall trees. It features large windows and a simple structure, situated on a sunny hillside with clear blue skies above. Potted plants and a small garden enhance the natural setting.

Set in the Victorian bushland and being a bushfire-prone area, the external cladding materials needed to have a low combustibility rating, as well as look good. Cemintel BareStone was used for the extension because it blends perfectly with the existing palette of the house and site and has the required insulation and fire safety requirements.

image A modern house with a stone and wood exterior stands amidst lush greenery and trees. It has a corrugated metal roof, large windows, and a wooden shade over one window. The surrounding garden is well-maintained with bushes and shrubs. The sky is clear and blue.
art-left-image A modern, box-shaped house with a minimalist design featuring a large wooden slatted section and a single window. The exterior has smooth, light-colored surfaces. A silver chimney extends from the roof. Surrounding the house are tall trees and greenery.
art-right-image A modern, single-story house with a mix of wood and concrete styling is surrounded by trees and vegetation. The left side features a large overhang with wooden slats, while the right side of the house has a white exterior with horizontal wooden slats. The sky is clear and blue.

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