All the rooms in this gorgeous home felt small, hot, boxy and separated. The Placemate Architects raised the original house 1.5m and opened it in three directions to create flow for view and air from the rear garden, side frangipani, and an expansive front outlook. Everything revolves around the kitchen island. We placed the carport on the street frontage and excavated under the house for a new entry, family room, study, guest room and cellar.