![A modern dark gray metal house extension with a modern interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-house-extension-architecture-211220-1155-01.jpg)
Australian based Megowan Architectural has designed the modern renovation and addition of a heritage protected workers cottage in Port Melbourne, Victoria.
![A quaint Australian workers cottage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/australian-house-design-221220-1201-02.jpg)
![A quaint Australian workers cottage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/australian-house-design-221220-1201-03.jpg)
Stepping through the front door it’s immediately apparent that the interior has been bought up to today’s standard. Blackbutt wood flooring is used throughout adding warmth to the home.
![Blackbutt flooring is used throughout adding a warmth to this modern home interiors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-flooring-doors-211220-1157-04.jpg)
Located off the main hallway is a guest room to the left and the main bedroom to the right. The main bedroom has a walk-through closet that leads to a bathroom.
![A modern wood walk-through closet.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-walk-through-closet-211220-1157-15.jpg)
In the bathroom, rectangular light gray tiles with dark grout have been laid in a vertical pattern, while a black vanity sits below a round mirror. A pocket door opens to the toilet, which can also be accessed through another pocket door on the other side.
![In the bathroom, rectangular light gray tiles with dark grout have been laid in a vertical pattern, while a black vanity sits below a round mirror.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-white-black-and-gray-bathroom-211220-1157-17.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with light gray rectangular tiles and a black vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-white-black-and-gray-bathroom-211220-1157-12.jpg)
The hallway opens up to the dining room, which has a view of a small outdoor courtyard with plants.
![A modern home with a small outdoor courtyard and blackbutt wood flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-flooring-dining-table-221220-1200-11.jpg)
Further into the house is the open plan living room and kitchen.
![A modern open plan interior with wood flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-open-plan-living-room-kitchen-221220-1200-08.jpg)
The new kitchen includes minimalist white cabinets, a black accent shelf, a large island with room for seating, and undermount lighting.
![A modern kitchen includes minimalist white cabinets, a black accent shelf, a large island with room for seating, and undermount lighting.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-white-wood-kitchen-221220-1200-09.jpg)
![A modern kitchen includes minimalist white cabinets, a black accent shelf, a large island with room for seating, and undermount lighting.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-white-wood-kitchen-221220-1200-10.jpg)
A sliding glass wall opens to the backyard, which provides a view of the rear extension, which is made from dark gray steel. A mesh panel provides privacy for an upper bedroom
![A modern house extension with a sliding glass wall that opens to the backyard, which provides a view of the rear dark gray corrugated metal extension.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-house-extension-211220-1159-05.jpg)
![A modern house extension with a sliding glass wall that opens to the backyard, which provides a view of the rear dark gray corrugated metal addition.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-house-extension-211220-1159-06.jpg)
![A modern house extension with a sliding glass wall that opens to the backyard, which provides a view of the rear dark gray corrugated metal addition.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-house-extension-211220-1159-07.jpg)
Back inside, we see there’s a metal and wood staircase that leads to the upper floor of the home.
![A modern wood and steel staircase that runs alongside a wall of glass.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-wood-stairs-211220-1157-13.jpg)
![A modern wood and steel staircase that runs alongside a wall of glass.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-wood-stairs-211220-1157-14.jpg)
Upstairs, there’s a pair of bedrooms as well as a bathroom, that’s been designed in the same color and material palette as the downstairs bathrooms. This bathroom also includes the addition of a bathtub and skylight.
![A modern grey, white, and black bathroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-white-black-and-gray-bathroom-211220-1157-16.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with gray tiles, a white bathtub, and a skylight.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-white-black-and-gray-bathroom-white-bathtub-skylight-211220-1157-18.jpg)
The upper floor of the home also provides access to a semi-private deck with views of the neighborhood and city in the distance.
![A semi-private deck with wood flooring and corrugated metal siding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-black-rooftop-deck-211220-1156-19.jpg)
![A semi-private deck with wood flooring and corrugated metal siding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-black-rooftop-deck-211220-1156-20.jpg)