By Goldby Architects
Set amidst a leafy, residential street in Brunswick, we were commissioned by our clients to bring new life back into this Victorian double-fronted home. Set on a compact site of just over 300m2, and within a heritage overlay, the challenge here was to maximise both space and light, whilst respecting the original dwelling and the associated planning parameters.
The original single-level home was in a poor state of disrepair, with a dysfunctional layout and dark internal spaces with little connection to the rear garden. In addition to refurbishing the front four rooms of the existing dwelling, our proposal included a new rear addition split across two levels, with a central feature stair and a north-facing internal courtyard, drawing natural light into the centre of the home.
The design concept plays on the symmetry and proportions of the existing double-fronted façade, with the ground floor addition featuring a series of brick colonnades, which frame the elegant steel pivot doors opening to the garden.
In contrast to the solid masonry of the ground floor addition, the upper floor was designed as a lightweight metal box, which floats above the lower level. The symmetry of the ground floor façade is replicated at first floor, with vertical fins providing privacy to the master bedroom whilst responding to the required planning constraints.
We are an architecture and interior design practice based in the Bayside area of Melbourne and work across Australia and England. We specialise in bespoke residential projects including new-builds, renovations and additions, as well as boutique hospitality projects.
We are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service and are committed to achieving the very best design outcomes. With our expertise, attention to detail and commitment to quality, we pride ourselves in helping you realise the maximum potential for your project, striving for timelessness, with the ambition to enhance the unique vision for your project as well as your greatest lifestyle aspirations.
As a young practice, we embrace innovation, utlising the very latest BIM software to create fully resolved 3D models for each project. This allows our clients to fully visualise ideas in virtual reality, producing walkthrough models of each space, both internally and externally. We also have in-house rendering capability, saving time and money for our clients and assisting them to realise their vision throughout all stages of the design process.
Our design direction is driven by a desire for refined simplicity and is guided by a strong belief in open and transparent communication in order to unlock the best possible vision for your project. With a network of trusted and carefully selected consultants and industry professionals, we offer expert advice and guidance throughout all stages of the project, ensuring that only the best design outcomes are achieved.
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