Freeman by DiMase Architects

Freeman

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Long terrace posed the exciting challenge of bringing light and a feeling of space into a very long and very thin building. The home features two courtyards, strategically placed to create breaks in the long plan and laneway facade. These courtyards not only separate the old from the new but also allow for light, natural ventilation, and views from the interior of the house across the laneway to the more open vistas. It means that the terrace house borrows light and views to the east and makes the house feel less constrained and more open to the outside. Our interior focus was on creating a connection between the new spaces and the existing parts of the house. By connecting the new spaces to the existing rooms, there is a flow of space that makes the place feel connected and unified as a home. We especially love this house because it provided the couple with a unique home that is light, unified, and easy to live in. The courtyards bring light and views into the house, creating a sense of connection to the outside while also providing a private place to enjoy.

Long terrace posed the exciting challenge of bringing light and a feeling of space into a very long and very thin building. Read more

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Project team

DiMase Architects
Yvonne Qumi

A thoughtfully designed terrace home featuring two strategically placed courtyards that enhance natural light, ventilation, and views, creating a unified and spacious living environment while maintaining a connection to the outdoors.

Long terrace posed the exciting challenge of bringing light and a feeling of space into a very long and very thin building.

The home features two courtyards, strategically placed to create breaks in the long plan and laneway facade.

These courtyards not only separate the old from the new but also allow for light, natural ventilation, and views from the interior of the house across the laneway to the more open vistas. It means that the terrace house borrows light and views to the east and makes the house feel less constrained and more open to the outside.

Our interior focus was on creating a connection between the new spaces and the existing parts of the house. By connecting the new spaces to the existing rooms, there is a flow of space that makes the place feel connected and unified as a home.

We especially love this house because it provided the couple with a unique home that is light, unified, and easy to live in. The courtyards bring light and views into the house, creating a sense of connection to the outside while also providing a private place to enjoy.

Building style: Terrace

0h 5m

Modern timber kitchen bench and view of integrated courtyard

An internal courtyard floods the interior space with light

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“It was a pleasure having DiMase Architects work on a major upgrade to our terrace house in Fitzroy. Antony commenced our project with his customary quiet and confident demeanour, and his wealth of experience quickly became evident. Antony and Niea listened carefully to our requirements and guided us deftly through the process, providing excellent advice along the way. They were able to skilfully accommodate our ever-changing needs, and went about the business always with good humour and yet the utmost professionalism. We liked Antony’s passion for the environment, and his ideas to create high quality, sustainable solutions. We also liked Antony’s willingness to share his considerable knowledge and to train and empower the younger members of his team, and his pride in ensuring a diverse and inclusive work environment. In addition, Antony’s passion for the use of his bicycle as a mode of transport regardless of the distance and weather conditions was enviable and arguably unparalleled. The result of such passion and pride in his work resulted, in our case, in a clever architectural solution that struck the perfect balance between comfortable, contemporary living, and a nod to the Victorian heritage of our home.”

Owner, Park House 2023