A 25-year old house was reconfigured and expanded to give it an update while still being true to its original soul. The extension seamlessly blends the original character of the house into the renovated avatar. Most of the original concrete structural system has been preserved. The old façade has been modified for better climatic response and day-lighting. This approach allowed to minimise the use of resources, conserve water, energy and material, while improving the overall performance of the dwelling.