Samson Street

With young children and a 74-year-old house that was quickly becoming crowded, the family decided the only way was up, opting to add a modular second storey rather than moving or rebuilding for this one-off project.

Working with Perth and Melbourne firm Keen Architecture and with styling by Studio Esar, Samson Street has undergone a stunning transformation from a charming mid-century home into a showcase of modular excellence. Originally designed and then put on hold to avoid renovating with a newborn, the home was finished in time for his first birthday. To achieve this goal, three modular pods were manufactured off-site, allowing the family to remain in the home for as long as possible before on-site work began. The three modules were then transported and expertly lifted into place, and within five hours the entire second storey was complete.

AWARDS
* 2024 HIA CSR Western Australia Housing Awards - Modular and Prefabricated Housing of the Year
* 2024 HIA CSR Western Australia Housing Awards - Innovation in Housing of the Year
* 2024 HIA WA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards - Renovated Kitchen Up to $55,000
* 2024 HIA COLORBOND steel Perth Housing Awards - Modular and Prefabricated Housing of the Year
* 2024 HIA COLORBOND steel Perth Housing Awards - Peter Overman Award for Innovation in Housing
* 2024 HIA COLORBOND steel Perth Housing Awards - Renovation/Addition Project $600,000 to $750,000

Photography by Dion Robeson