Alterations and additions to this heritage listed terrace in Sydney’s Clovelly contained three key facets; the restoration of the heritage façade, the rehabilitation of the interior detailing and the reinterpretation for the new addition. The resulting aesthetic is homage to the traditional terrace that is aligned to a comfortable, elegant interior which blends old and new with clean lines and simplicity. Treating the addition as a separate portion allowed us to create a lightwell separating the parts which bought light and natural ventilation deep into the buildings plan but most importantly it allowed us to engage with original heritage portion of the home and its detailing. As a result one is aware where the heritage component of the home starts and where it ends