It had a protracted gestation, but this project extending Karaka Lifestyle Estate’s clubhouse proved a dream job for Haydn & Rollett. Involved from the very beginning with design management, Haydn & Rollett spent a couple of years working with the client and consultants to revise the initial plans to meet a reduced budget. Once work began, however, it was remarkably smooth sailing on what was a very detailed build.

Clad in white brick and Abodo weatherboards, a steeply pitched roof and exposed rafters, the extension subtly references the original clubhouse, a 120-year-old villa that was trucked from Parnell to the site many years ago.