Nicholson St House, Abbotsford

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This project involved renovating an existing double fronted Edwardian home and adding a rear and first-floor extension on a tight site in the inner-city suburb of Abbotsford.  Working with numerous site constraints, including an existing easement running diagonally through the site, large existing trees, a west-facing block, site access issues and difficult soil conditions, the response was to create an extension that not only addressed all these issues but created an integrated solution that responded to the constraints in a creative manner.

The curves in the design, in both plan and elevation, were not only a response to the site constraints, but were introduced to create more dynamic, fluid forms, whilst making reference to the bull-nosed, corrugated iron verandah roofs of the typical Edwardian home.

The green colours on the rear facade made reference to the colours of the existing Eucalyptus trees on the site, as well as providing a fresh contrast to the other colours on the facade.

By varying ceiling heights internally, we were able to let natural light into the house via clerestory windows and an internal courtyard.

Photography: Folded Bird Photography

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Chan Architecture is boutique, award-winning Melbourne-based architectural practice with a strong focus on design. Our philosophy is to create design-oriented, client-focused buildings that are both beautiful and sustainable. We also have a strong appreciation of our client's needs and see each project as a close collaboration between client, architect, and builder.

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Chan Architecture has completed a number of successful residential projects across Melbourne, including renovations and extensions, new houses, and multi-unit developments.

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