Vail by DiMase Architects

Vail

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This was a small inner city project for a professional couple. For us a simple kitchen and bathroom addition should have the same care and attention as any project. Indeed we felt from the moment we saw this project that the existing house needed little in the way of change. The addition of new facilities to the rear offered an opportunity to make a break between the existing house, although internally the transition between existing and new spaces is seamless and comfortable. We captured the beautiful morning light by raising a tall narrow window above an existing boundary wall, bringing light into the space and providing a splash of colour for our clients as they come to the kitchen each morning. We deliberately made the bathroom a darker more dramatic space while the original rooms are left clean white and spare. The result – a beautiful renovation executed by Clockwork Constructions – is a simple and elegant building that relates to the future garden environment. Special mention goes to the site foreman Jai Flude, Ben Johnston and their team for their diligence and care on site.

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DiMase Architects
Trevor Mein

Elegant kitchen and bathroom addition for a professional couple, seamlessly integrating new spaces with the existing home while enhancing natural light and creating a striking contrast in design.

This was a small inner city project for a professional couple.

For us a simple kitchen and bathroom addition should have the same care and attention as any project. Indeed we felt from the moment we saw this project that the existing house needed little in the way of change.

The addition of new facilities to the rear offered an opportunity to make a break between the existing house, although internally the transition between existing and new spaces is seamless and comfortable.

We captured the beautiful morning light by raising a tall narrow window above an existing boundary wall, bringing light into the space and providing a splash of colour for our clients as they come to the kitchen each morning. We deliberately made the bathroom a darker more dramatic space while the original rooms are left clean white and spare.

The result – a beautiful renovation executed by Clockwork Constructions – is a simple and elegant building that relates to the future garden environment. Special mention goes to the site foreman Jai Flude, Ben Johnston and their team for their diligence and care on site.

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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