![Preston Lane Architects has designed the renovation of an existing unliveable house in Brunswick, Victoria.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-black-house-extension-130121-1209-01.jpg)
Preston Lane Architects has designed the renovation of a house in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia.
The architects retained the facade of the Australian heritage house and converted the front two rooms and original entry hallway into a master bedroom suite.
![Preston Lane Architects has designed the renovation of an existing unliveable house in Brunswick, Victoria.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/australian-heritage-house-workers-cottage-130121-1210-02.jpg)
![The front porch and door of an Australian heritage house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/australian-hertigage-house-porch-front-door-130121-1211-02a.jpg)
The architects maintained the original entry from a visual streetscape point of view, however, they also introduced a new physical entry into the middle of the house from the eastern side.
![A remodeled house with a side entrance.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/black-window-frames-130121-1211-03.jpg)
The house also received a new extension that features a black facade and large windows. There’s also a landscaped yard with a bbq, outdoor dining area, and patio.
![A modern house extension that has a black facade, a landscaped yard with a bbq, outdoor dining area, and patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-house-extension-black-exterior-landscaped-yard-130121-1211-04.jpg)
![A modern house extension that has a black facade, a landscaped yard with a bbq, outdoor dining area, and patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-house-extension-black-exterior-landscaped-yard-130121-1211-05.jpg)
The new interior is a strong contrast to the exterior with white walls, a concrete floor, and a window seat.
![A modern white living room with a brick accent wall and built-in window bench.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-living-room-130121-1211-06.jpg)
![A modern home interior with a built-in white window bench.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-window-seat-bench-130121-1211-07.jpg)
In the kitchen, dark wood cabinets line the wall in the kitchen, and the kitchen island features an inset countertop.
![In this modern kitchen, dark wood cabinets line the wall in the kitchen, and the kitchen island features an inset countertop.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-kitchen-with-island-130121-1212-08.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with wood and white cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-kitchen-wood-cabinets-130121-1212-09.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with an island that has an inset countertop.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-kitchen-island-130121-1212-10.jpg)
In the main bedroom, you’re still able to see some of the original details of the home like the fireplace.
![In this master suite, you're still able to see some of the original details of the home like the fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bedroom-old-brick-fireplace-130121-1212-11.jpg)
The main bedroom also includes an open closet and built-in wood benches.
![An open closet and a built-in bench in a remodeled heritage house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/open-wood-closet-130121-1212-12.jpg)
The home has multiple bathrooms, each of which has a mirror with an arched design and black frame. Other design elements in the bathrooms include floor-to-ceiling tiled walls, a skylight in the shower, and wood vanities.
![A modern bathroom with a wood vanity and curved shower wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bathroom-skylight-freestanding-bathtub-130121-1213-13.jpg)
![A modern shower with a curved wall and skylight.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bathroom-accent-details-hardware-130121-1213-17.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with a wood vanity, tiled wall, and an arched mirror.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-wood-bathroom-vanity-with-arched-mirror-130121-1213-14.jpg)
![A glass shower screen with bronze hardware.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bathroom-accent-details-hardware-130121-1213-16.jpg)
Another bathroom has an opposite color palette to the others, with light gray walls, black accents, and a floating dark vanity.
![A gray bathroom with a black framed arched mirror and floating vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-gray-bathroom-vanity-with-arched-mirror-130121-1213-15.jpg)