Even if you’re constrained by a heritage façade, you can still add a modern extension to create the home you want.

Sydney homeowners David and Bec Smith envisaged an ultra-contemporary extension to their Federation home and saw an opportunity to embrace the beautiful contrast between the old and new sections of their home. They utilised Axon Cladding from James Hardie’s Scyon Walls range to create the stylish, cantilevered extension they’d always dreamed of. It’s painted Dulux Stepney Grey and is notable for its handsome 400mm spaced grooves that are reminiscent of vertical joint timber boards. Axon Cladding is as durable as it is beautiful: it’s made from premium fibre cement that’s resistant to damage from moisture, rot termites and fire.