Smart design and the clever re-use of existing spaces enabled Dalecki Design to transform this 1940’s workers’ cottage into a modern home, reflecting the owners, young, social lifestyle. The Maylands Addition project is located in Maylands, Western Australia, and is a finalist in the James Hardie Awards 2016. Scyon Linea™ cladding retains the original aesthetic of the cottage (painted in Dulux Lexicon 400%), allowing Dalecki Design to give the facade a contemporary makeover while preserving a classic look. The classic horizontal lines of the weather board also serve as the perfect balance, contrasting the bold, modern vertical lines of the front fence. This project demonstrates how composite cladding like Linea™ can be used to create a classic aesthetic without the maintenance of traditional weatherboard. Linea was combined with HardieTex™ blue board to the sides and the rear of the house to provide a fast, cost-effective solution to complete the exterior of this home. Photographer: Dion Robeson