![Studio Prineas has designed the modern rear addition for a 1930s house in Sydney, Australia. #Architecture #HouseAddition #ModernHouse #HouseExtension](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-and-white-house-addition-290819-1110-01-800x533.jpg)
Studio Prineas has designed a modern rear addition for a 1930s house in Sydney, Australia.
The design of the addition was centered around a shed-like structure that ensured easy construction. Simple interventions and manipulations of this roof form were explored as a means to introduce additional light to the renovated portion of the house.
![Studio Prineas has designed the modern rear addition for a 1930s house in Sydney, Australia. #Architecture #HouseAddition #ModernHouse #HouseExtension](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-addition-architecture-290819-1110-02-800x596.jpg)
The new addition includes a large open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen. The monochrome aesthetic has been softened by timber furniture, which adds warmth to the large space.
![The monochrome aesthetic of this open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen, has been softened by timber furniture, which adds warmth to the large space. #InteriorDesign #ModernInterior #WhiteInterior #BlackPendantLights](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-white-interior-open-plan-living-290819-111-03-800x1076.jpg)
The living room opens to a partially covered outdoor timber deck, that operates as an extension of the internal entertaining spaces.
![The living room of this modern house addition opens to a partially covered outdoor timber deck, that operates as an extension of the internal entertaining spaces. #OutdoorSpace #Deck #ModernHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-architecture-290819-1111-04-800x533.jpg)
Back inside, and the dining room is positioned next to two large picture windows that frame the trees and let an abundance of natural light into the home.
![Dining Room Ideas - This modern dining room is positioned next to two large picture windows that frame the trees and let an abundance of natural light into the home. #DiningRoom #Windows #ModernInterior](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-dining-room-high-ceilings-290819-1111-05-800x1200.jpg)
In the kitchen, three black pendant lights above the island draw the eye upwards to highlight the double-height ceiling, while the white cabinets help the kitchen blend into the white walls.
![Kitchen Ideas - In this modern kitchen, three black pendant lights above the island draw the eye upwards to highlight the double-height ceiling, while the white cabinets help the kitchen blend into the white walls. #KitchenDesign #KitchenIdeas #WhiteKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-white-kitchen-high-ceilings-windows-290819-1112-06-800x1200.jpg)
A home office has also been included, and features a built-in desk and minimalist cabinets.
![Home Office Ideas - This small home office features a built-in desk and minimalist cabinets. #HomeOffice #InteriorDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-home-office-290819-1112-07-800x1200.jpg)
In the bedroom, dark carpet creates a soft touch underfoot, and contrasts the bright white walls.
![Bedroom Ideas - In this contemporary bedroom, dark carpet creates a soft touch underfoot, and contrasts the bright white walls. #BedroomIdeas #DarkCarpet #ContemporaryBedroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/contemporary-bedroom-design-290819-1112-08-800x1200.jpg)
In the bathroom, dual sinks have been mounted below a mirror that reflects the small internal courtyard.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this bathroom, dual sinks have been mounted below a mirror that reflects a small internal courtyard. #BathroomIdeas #ModernBathroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-bathroom-design-290819-1111-09-800x596.jpg)
The courtyard, which can be accessed via a door in the hallway, connects the old house with the new addition.
![This small courtyard, which can be accessed via a door in the hallway, connects the old house with a new addition. #Architecture #InternalCourtyard #ModernHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-black-framed-large-window-290819-1112-10-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Chris Warnes | Styling by Sarah Ellison
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