This is refurbishment and addition project was beset by an additional challenge – very strict unit title constraints that would not allow any alteration to the exterior cladding. Despite this, the resulting works to this two-level terraced townhouse are a coherent response to client requirements. The works show a high degree of design and material resolution, well-defined spaces within an open-plan public area and careful use of lighting. Although sophisticated and pared back, the interior is welcoming and comfortable, with the overall experience heightened by the ‘borrowed’ views of the nearby lake.