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Residential Alteration & Addition

West Perth, Western Australia

Completed 2025

Private

327m²

79m² existing — 73m2 addition — Total 152m2

Craig Nener

James Russell

Siobhan Mcqueen

Spectre House is an experimental design that blends light, colour, and form to create immersive spaces that contrast old and new, shaping unique atmospheres for living, bathing, and studying.

GROUND FLOOR

UPPER FLOOR

Spectre House is an experimental alteration and addition project that explores the powerful relationship between light and colour, shadow and brightness, to define and distinguish living spaces. The design contrasts the old with the new, introducing a striking double-height grand room that invites an abundance of natural light into the heart of the home.

Drawing inspiration from the captivating Broken Spectre phenomenon, a unique window sill feature casts an ever-changing spectrum of colour across the raked ceiling, as light streams in from behind the addition. This interplay of light creates a visual connection between the interior and the world beyond.

The ground-level facade, with its full-width southern glazing, seamlessly integrates the surrounding garden, bathing the interior in soft, natural light. A solid brick base grounds the lower floor, while a light and airy upper story creates an elegant contrast. The alfresco area is thoughtfully designed, offering privacy and sun-louvers that frame views of the city skyline from the upper balcony.

Each intimate space within Spectre House serves a distinct function—bathing, sleeping, and studying—and is enveloped in a singular, bold colour that creates a sanctuary-like atmosphere. The result is a diverse array of spaces, each with its own unique mood and character.

In essence, Spectre House is a celebration of how light and colour shape our experiences, creating environments that not only respond to function but elevate our sense of place and well-being.