Blackbutt flooring and joinery are set in contrast to black steel screens, balustrades, shelves, and window frames to add detail and warmth throughout the interior of the home. Strong datums in living areas and wet spaces were derived from standardized material sizes and add logic and organization while reducing waste.
Two internal light courts strategically pierce the design between old and new and allow for light and ventilation to penetrate deeper into the narrow and inner urban site. Efficient space planning allows for flexible use of spaces and a zoned but visually connected interior which allows the home to feel larger than it actually is. The resulting outcome fulfills the brief to create a sensitively inserted yet striking new family home that is ready for another century of service.
Architecture: Megowan Architectural – http://m-a.com.au/
Builder: Capabuild Developments
Location: Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Area : 180 m²
Year: 2020
Photographs: Elise Scott – https://www.elisescottcreative.com/