Verge House
By Finnis Architecture & Interiors
Verge House is a project which celebrates the threshold between two different architectural styles, to highlight the home's history and original charm. The addition aims to recede from and complement the original architecture and propel the home into modernity.
Verge House was a process of merging two architectural styles maximise the plot of land and offer a larger open plan living and kitchen which would flow into the outdoor entertaining area.
When proposing that a traditional Edwardian-style home would sit next to a metal-clad extension with a flat roof, it was crucial that importance was placed on the threshold of where the styles converged. This was where the project name emerged.
The moment of transition between old and new had to be obvious but not overbearing. Therefore, it seemed natural that this transitional space was a double-volume glass atrium which aided in adding much-needed light to a now tight corner site.
Whose country is this project on?
Boon Wurrung & Woi Wurrung
Featured Press
2019 My House Idea: Verge House By Finnis Architects (see article)
2019 Home adore: Verge House By Finnis Architects (see article)
Project credits
Interior Design: Mim Design
Builder: Bespoke Builders
Photography: Tom Roe
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Finnis is an award-winning Melbourne architecture firm recognised as a true leader in the field of residential, multi-residential, and community architecture.
Finnis also has received many prestigious design awards and In 2011, Finnis received an A+ rating, the highest honour given to any firm, from the Australian Institute of Architects.
Combining over 50 years of experience working in the architecture and building industry, the quality of work that Finnis creates stems from an integrated approach embracing architecture and interior design, landscaping, site works, and detail design. In a broader context, the firm’s success originates from its proven ability to manage and build relationships with clients/consultants and related authorities necessary to bring each design to reality.
At Finnis, we are extremely proud of the relationships and work that we have done with developers who continue to enhance the design, living, and built form in the public realm. Our experience has aided us in reducing time spent in planning whilst maximizing yield and loss of wasted space.
Finnis is also regularly featured in both local and international design publications.
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