Richmond Townhouse by Wolveridge Architects

Richmond Townhouse

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Category Residential Year 2003 State Victoria City Melbourne Photographer Shannon McGrath Overlooking Burnley Park, this Richmond House is constructed over 3 levels for a family of 5 on a site of 160 square metres. A rendered form at the middle level dominates the structure. It hangs over the entry and jumps out when you enter Albert Place. This form hovers over a pedestrian track and continues to the East Elevation where it becomes a freestanding element in reducing visual bulk. The whole emphasis of the floor plan is around the outdoor space, it is a hideaway and provider of natural light into the building. Areas that may compromise privacy are clad in a fixed aluminium louvre screen such as the wrapping of the master ensuite. A natural material is introduced in western red cedar cladding. This shiplap form is recognised from public view and continues to the roof, encompasses the structure and returns to the private outdoor space as a means of providing a natural element at the human scale.

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Wolveridge Architects
Shannon McGrath

A contemporary three-level townhouse in Richmond, Melbourne, designed for a family of five, featuring a striking rendered form, outdoor spaces that enhance natural light, and a blend of modern materials including aluminium louvre screens and western red cedar cladding.

Category
Residential

Year
2003

State
Victoria

City
Melbourne

Photographer
Shannon McGrath

Overlooking Burnley Park, this Richmond House is constructed over 3 levels for a family of 5 on a site of 160 square metres. A rendered form at the middle level dominates the structure. It hangs over the entry and jumps out when you enter Albert Place. This form hovers over a pedestrian track and continues to the East Elevation where it becomes a freestanding element in reducing visual bulk.

The whole emphasis of the floor plan is around the outdoor space, it is a hideaway and provider of natural light into the building. Areas that may compromise privacy are clad in a fixed aluminium louvre screen such as the wrapping of the master ensuite. A natural material is introduced in western red cedar cladding. This shiplap form is recognised from public view and continues to the roof, encompasses the structure and returns to the private outdoor space as a means of providing a natural element at the human scale.

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“I cannot recommend Wolveridge Architects highly enough. Fully alive to the brief from the outset, Jerry worked collaboratively to present us with ideas that took us way beyond our original imaginings. Working within the tight constraints of both limited space and a heritage protected house, Jerry delivered a seamless melding of both old and new that magically accentuates the best of both. The overall design is masterful. The in situ concrete table is, quite simply, incredible and a genius response to our very first discussion. The small details - a floating concrete step; an exposed, internal section of nineteenth century brickwork (to name but two of many) are testament to the considered and inspired thinking. The project was managed brilliantly by Brett and the rest of the team and executed with minimal fuss and to the highest standards. Every question and concern was responded to thoughtfully and with an eye on the budget. The result is stunning. it is a beautiful space to live in. It is a beautiful home.”

Richard Molloy, Wellington Wall 2019