Bobby Brown is a playful yet highly considered reconfiguration of an existing family home that had already been renovated by its previous owners, but had since been outgrown by a busy household and an expanding collection of life’s “necessary extras” — not least, a growing assemblage of pinball machines.

The brief called for a significant increase in space and flexibility, allowing each family member to find their own place within the home. The works included a first floor extension to accommodate a new main bedroom, ensuite and walk-in robe for the parents, while two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, study and rumpus room were introduced for the children. At ground level, the existing rooms were reprogrammed to support a more layered domestic life, including a music room, home gym and guest bedroom.

At the heart of the project is a generous void and feature stair that redefines the internal experience of the house. This vertical gesture becomes both a spatial organiser and a source of natural light, drawing daylight deep into the plan and animating the centre of the home throughout the day.

The void also establishes a visual and social connection between levels, with the upper-floor rumpus and study overlooking the space below. This layered openness brings a sense of transparency and togetherness, allowing family life to unfold across multiple levels while still maintaining moments of separation and retreat.

The result is a home that balances expansion with cohesion — a structured yet playful framework for family life, where light, volume and everyday activity converge around a central spatial core.