The project comprises 3 townhouses, eastern aligned crossovers/driveways that gives vehicular access to integrated and hidden lock up garages. Pedestrian access is from the Eastern and Northern streets via modest and easily maintained front gardens. The ground floors of the dwellings constitute open plan living, dining and kitchen spaces whilst upstairs are bedrooms and (in some cases) retreats that may double as studies.
The buildings are designed such that they form a reflection and translation of the modest materials that adorn dwellings nearby. They are constructed of timber and rendered-board derivatives, and employ a simple and elegant colour palette. The proposition is one that considers, acknowledges and references its neighbourhood character. The response is a robust and highly considered architectural outcome. It recognises the requirement for quality building and respects the local context both environmentally and socially.
ARCHITECTS
Phat Nguyen & Edmund Carter
CATEGORY
Houses
YEAR
Melbourne, 2012-2014
