House in Blackrock / Arigho Larmour Wheeler Architects
This project involved the restoration and extension of a handsome four storey semi-detached Victorian redbrick townhouse in Blackrock, dating back to the 1860s.
This project involved the restoration and extension of a handsome four storey semi-detached Victorian redbrick townhouse in Blackrock, dating back to the 1860s.
AMA valued a successful dialogue with the client in the remodel of a Victorian terrace in North London. As with similar typologies, the design mediates issues related to the disconnection between the front and rear of the building
Turramurra Roofs, a project by Bastian Architecture, showcases a well-executed extension of an existing home in Turramurra. The project was able to move forward swiftly due to approval via a complying development certificate, bypassing the usual council approval process.
Forest Bathing is a full renovation and extension to a South Melbourne heritage terrace house. The project celebrates the ancient Japanese practice of taking time to unwind and connect with nature – known as ‘shinrin-yoku’.
Rift Residence, designed by Proctor & Shaw, presents a striking example of architectural innovation through its extension, which is folded in plan and section to create a distinctive addition to the original house. The design strategically separates the new and old volumes, resulting in a light-filled “rift” that forms the social heart of the home.
This Master Suite addition had the typical site challenges, zoning restrictions, and budgetary constraints that architects are all too familiar with, but what made this project uniquely differently was the client’s willingness to explore unconventional solutions.
The Oblique Extension House comes from the need of the owners to recover a disused terrace of the master bedroom and generate a new deck on the ground floor.
Pigment House exemplifies the determination of Unknown Works to turn constraints into beautiful opportunities, pairing the practical needs of a family home with a playful and bold exploration of materials.