Victoria
Located amongst the hubbub of delivery trucks, bicycles and a never ending procession of vehicle traffic; this project sits within a minute 160m2 site in Cremorne. Our client loved the sheer richness and vibrance of the area so much that they set out to make this place a long term place of residence.
The design brief seeks to maximise comfort, solar passive design and access to natural light. Collaboration with the neighbour resulted in increased view to the sky despite a future planned 12 storey development nearby and mutual visual privacy for both properties and was achieved without the need for physical privacy screens.
Much like Cremorne itself the concrete, timber and galvanised steel materiality of the house is imagined as unapologetically gritty and robust.
Functions and spaces straddle the perimeter of the backyard so as to create a continuous interface and connection with the garden and landscaped pergola.
This unassuming project exemplifies urban living within a limited space. Volume and light are captured in abundance while the strategically placed kitchen and pergola shield overwhelming neighbours. This exceptional design triumphs over constraints to create a pocket of introversion and calm among the bustling neighbourhood.
The embrace of off-the-shelf steel elements provides sharp and robust detailing that’s rarely achievable in a modest project and the deliberate homage to the worker’s cottage roofscape is a testament to the architects’ contextual sensitivity.
A light filled sanctuary. The flow through from the original to the new light and bright living section has a powerful impact that I never get tired of, and my indoor plants are loving it too.
Although the space is compact the design allows the flexibility to live, work and entertain comfortably without compromise. One of my favourite features is the wall of windows that disappears when fully open, providing opportunity to breath fresh air and experience the outdoors. I only wish I was living here during Melbourne’s run of lockdowns, because it is such a beautiful place to be.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
