Architectural Update & Extension to a Traditional Villa.

Light, Warmth & Connection Restored ✨

Brent and Mary-Anne’s traditional villa had so much to love—beautiful character features, a welcoming feel—but it lacked light, warmth, and that all-important connection to their back garden.

Teaming up with BDG Architects, we created a stunning modern two-storey extension that’s now the heart of the home. The new kitchen, lounge, and dining spaces are bright and open, with seamless flow to the entertainer’s patio—perfect for long summer evenings with friends and family.

Inside, moving the laundry indoors and adding a much-needed second bathroom was a complete game-changer for this busy family of four. The clever layout gives them generous spaces to gather, as well as quiet pockets to retreat—ideal now that home offices have become part of everyday life.

Their renovation journey began just as COVID-19 arrived, but together we navigated the challenges to deliver a home they truly love. As Mary-Anne says:

"We are really looking forward to summer, opening up those doors and using every part of the house. It’s so much easier living here now—it’s hard to remember what it was like before."

And from Brent:
"All the little bits and pieces and the quality finish we got in the end were really good. We’d definitely recommend Alpha 1—a great crew of guys, led really well."

We loved bringing this dream to life with BDG Architects, whose director Paul Somerford shared:

"Alpha 1 Builders have excellent communication and a proactive approach that keeps everything running smoothly. The level of finish was excellent—working with Paul and his crew was a pleasure."

See the transformation for yourself.