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Victorian Style House in Melbourne Gets an Elegant Refresh 2

Victorian Style House in Melbourne Gets an Elegant Refresh

This old Victorian style house now has been given a new life as a contemporary family home that embraces and celebrates its past and future. This boom-time terrace in Melbourne’s inner north under-took a significant overhaul as the internal spaces were opened up to create connection and flow throughout an a previously internal and dark Victorian interior.

Moraleja Residence by Darro18 Arquitectos 14

Moraleja Residence by Darro18 Arquitectos

Towards the north, the Moraleja Residence is structured through a series of volumes with turned back façades and slanted roofs that penetrate in the forest clearings. The overhanging volume of the family room on the first floor acts as an entrance canopy, inviting guests to enter the house.

Minimalist Mid-Century House With Plant-Covered Wall

Minimalist Mid-Century House With Plant-Covered Wall

This minimalist mid-century house was completed by Naturehumaine Architects in 2017. The first step for this detached house from the late 1940s was to open the rear facade onto the garden with a 24-foot (7.4 m) sliding bay window. By taking away the intermediary support element, this intervention removes the barriers to the outdoor terrace.

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