Second storey addition to an existing single-level home in Ryde. Full carpentry framing, new roof structure, and upper floor built on top of the existing home in an established suburban neighbourhood.
Client
Ryde Homeowner
Services
Custom New HomesA full second storey added to an existing single-level home in Ryde. The new upper floor was framed and built on top of the existing structure, giving the family the extra space they needed without giving up their block or their suburb.
The family had outgrown their single-level home but didn't want to sell. They loved the location and the street. The brief was to add a second storey with additional rooms and living space, keep the ground floor intact, and manage the build without it dragging on or disrupting the neighbours more than necessary.
Careful partial demolition of the existing roof structure to create a new second-storey addition within the original roofline. A new engineered structural floor system was introduced into the existing attic space, followed by lightweight timber framing and a pitched roof designed to maximise internal space while remaining compliant with council height restrictions.
A seamless second-storey addition that delivers significant new living space for the family without compromising the home’s existing streetscape or character. Designed to feel as though it has always been part of the original home, the finished addition balances functionality, structural performance, and long-term liveability — built to be enjoyed for generations.
