By BY Projects Architecture
This very small corner site is governed by a Heritage Overlay in Port Melbourne. It is one of a row of similar timber Victorian Cottages, and the integrity of the streetscape was to be kept. The existing residence was just not habitable, and most of the existing structure was planned to be demolished. However, Heritage restriction demanded the front two rooms and the chimney were to remain. The clients brief was simple – create as much space as possible, but keep it simple
The elevational treatment of the side street façade is as simple as we could apply; deliberately not drawing attention to itself in terms of materials and scale. However, the interior illusion of space is phenomenal. The building envelope allowed for a special loft space above the compact kitchen, opening to an angled roof space with light from all directions.
Photography: Alison McWhirter
At BY Projects Architecture, we embrace a quality design approach with client collaboration throughout the design and construction process. From site selection, feasibility studies, urban design and master planning, through all design, interior design and documentation stages for private and public sector developments, we offer total project management services, endeavouring to fully realise the client’s vision.
We are highly skilled architects with a diverse and extensive range of project experience. We have a strong focus on sustainability, accessibility and affordability and a commitment to utilising innovative construction technologies with practical deployment.
We are able to provide expertise for a vast selection of service including creative conceptual designs, feasibility studies, community consultation, and master planning. In essence, BY Projects Architecture is a design-based practice which offers innovative solutions to architectural environments. An architectural design is more than a drawing or a budget. The design of any construction must reflect the client’s aspirations as well as the community it will join. We believe in a collaborative approach to all projects and are committed to every aspect of our design, following a project with close architect consultancy and project management throughout each stage.
The project team is led by Barbara Yerondais, who strongly believes in a collaborative approach to all projects and has nearly 30 years of professional experience.