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Canterbury

Canterbury kitchen in Middle Park, with timber joinery and patterned stone.

Middle Park · Completed · 2026


A considered renovation of a Victorian terrace in Middle Park, bringing the character of the original home into dialogue with a contemporary interior. A clear transition connects the retained heritage rooms with an open, light-filled living environment, where the kitchen forms the centre of daily life. Natural stone, warm timber, steel-framed glazing and softly textured finishes provide material depth. Carefully resolved joinery and restrained transitions establish continuity between the existing fabric and new interventions.


Photography: Victor Vieaux

Project Details

Location: Middle Park

Status: Completed

Completion year: 2026

Project type: Renovation — Victorian Terrace House

ORA scope: Interior Design and Documentation; Architectural Refinements

Canterbury stone kitchen island and timber joinery in Middle Park. Photography: Victor Vieaux.

The Kitchen Island

The kitchen island anchors the contemporary living space through the weight and character of natural stone. Expressive veining, considered proportions and precise detailing give this functional element a sculptural presence. Set against restrained surrounding finishes, it becomes a clear focal point within the room, bringing material richness to the interior while maintaining a measured relationship with the broader composition.

Project Credits

Builder: WBuild

Photography: Victor Vieaux

Canterbury Victorian terrace façade in Middle Park.
Canterbury hallway connecting original rooms and new interior spaces.
Canterbury stair hall with retained decorative arch and timber stair.
Arched transition between Canterbury heritage rooms and the entrance hall.
Canterbury heritage rooms connected by an arched opening.
Canterbury living room with retained decorative ceiling and soft natural light.
Natural stone fireplace and joinery detail at Canterbury.
View through the Canterbury kitchen towards the living space and rear garden.
Canterbury interior opening to the rear garden through steel-framed glazing.
Canterbury rear garden elevation in Middle Park.
Canterbury powder room with a stone basin and softly coloured walls.
Canterbury bedroom threshold with timber joinery and softly textured finishes.
Canterbury bedroom with full-height timber robes and tall heritage windows.
Canterbury bathroom with a circular skylight, freestanding bath and natural stone.
Canterbury bathroom vanity, mirror and natural stone detailing.
Natural stone shower and integrated lighting at Canterbury.

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