The Bent Wedge by Wolveridge Architects

The Bent Wedge

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Year 2010 State Victoria City Melbourne Photographer Derek Swalwell A fitout for a residential space, this custom designed apartment is elevated 23 levels above the street and spills over Melbourne’s arts precinct, parks and city. The extent of the view is panoramic and informed the concept, commencing with the front door arrival with a framed view to the spire. The ‘bent wedge’ is a cocoon like form, which seeks to define the manner in which the internal spaces relate, firstly with each other, and secondly with its vista. The frame of the wedge provides a range of experiences: retreat, platform and edge. Each room has a view and, conscious of this, the shape of the wedge encourages panorama and a range of views.The wedge weaves its way through three structural and core spines of the main structure, each used to define the spaces along its east edge, the master bedroom, kitchen/dining (platform) and terminates at the living space.

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Wolveridge Architects
Derek Swalwell

The Bent Wedge: A custom-designed residential apartment in Melbourne, elevated 23 levels, offering panoramic views and a unique cocoon-like form that enhances the relationship between internal spaces and their stunning vistas.

Year
2010

State
Victoria

City
Melbourne

Photographer
Derek Swalwell

A fitout for a residential space, this custom designed apartment is elevated 23 levels above the street and spills over Melbourne’s arts precinct, parks and city. The extent of the view is panoramic and informed the concept, commencing with the front door arrival with a framed view to the spire.

The ‘bent wedge’ is a cocoon like form, which seeks to define the manner in which the internal spaces relate, firstly with each other, and secondly with its vista. The frame of the wedge provides a range of experiences: retreat, platform and edge. Each room has a view and, conscious of this, the shape of the wedge encourages panorama and a range of views.The wedge weaves its way through three structural and core spines of the main structure, each used to define the spaces along its east edge, the master bedroom, kitchen/dining (platform) and terminates at the living space.

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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