South Melbourne Terrace
Architecture Residential Melbourne, Australia
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1. Terrace The screened balcony provides privacy as well as sun shading, while an outdoor bathtub allows the clients to live out their dream of relaxing in a steamy hot bath under the night sky looking up at the stars and the canopy of their beloved gum tree. 2000 px 3000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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2. Terrace With the versatility of the stacking doors, the main bedroom can extend out onto the terrace, creating a luxurious place to take a hot bath under the tree canopy. 2000 px 3000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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3. Master bedroom Even from the bed, the tree can be experienced looking up through the louvres. 3000 px 2000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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4. Master bedroom A calm and neutral palette was chosen for the new areas contrasting with the texture and character of the original home. 2000 px 3000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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5. Ensuite vanity 2000 px 3000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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6. Main bathroom 2000 px 3000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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7. Ensuite 1333 px 2000 px 1 MB Print - Low res only |
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8. Exterior The wall of louvres serves many functions: sun shading for the western sun and overlooking screen on both sides and a privacy screen for the bath. The handmade bricks reference the textures and colours of the neighbouring original bluestone building. 2000 px 3000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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9. Exterior When the shutters are open, the views are maximised of the sky and the tree. 2000 px 3000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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10. Exterior The materials were selected to be high-quality and hard-wearing materials that will only get better with age. The bricks were selected to give a sense of history; their variety of natural shades complementing the neighbouring bluestone of the adjoining heritage building. 2000 px 3000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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11. From old to new Retaining the existing stair of the general store, a new metal balustrade was added to bring some lighter and more delicate details into the design. A portal is created through the existing door opening to emphasise the transition from old to new. 2000 px 3000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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12. Child's bedroom Original lettering was discovered on the brickwork midway through construction, so the joinery was adapted to allow this to be exposed and the story of the neighbouring brick wall to be glimpsed upon. 2000 px 3000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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13. Dining area View towards the sun seat, the brickwork carries from outside to inside, providing the perfect place to sit in the afternoon sun, under the milk bar sign that tells the story of where it all began. 2000 px 3000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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14. Kitchen A simple and refined design which has a place for everything. Being a stone's throw away from the local market, the brief for the kitchen was not to over-do the storage and to rather let more light in, and to encourage congregation. 2000 px 3000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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15. Kitchen The existing fireplace is now the focal point of the dining area. The kitchen flows outside and onto the deck, while a built-in seat makes this area the heart of the home. 3000 px 2000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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16. Skylight walk The aim of the interior design was to streamline everything and keep the finishes clean and minimal to make the home feel more spacious and make most of the tight space. An elongated skylight bring light into the middle of the home, illuminating the timber joinery wall and bouncing light around the new spaces. 3000 px 2000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
Description
Previoulsy a general store, this South Melbourne terrace has been transformed into the forever home for a Melbourne couple and their two young daughters. Brimming with character and history, the design retains as many of the original quirks, sitting alongside a sleek and modern extension at the back. Central to the design intent, was the celebration of the enormous majestic gum tree in the back yard.
Architecture: Eliza Blair Architecture
Interiors: Studio Tom
Builder: Kleev Homes
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
To create a forever home that retained as much of the original building fabric as possible, whilst still allowing more light and more connection to the outdoors. The brief also stipulated a balcony bath so that the client could live out the dream of soaking in a steamy hot bath under the canopy of the stars and the majestic gum.
Key products used:
Exterior:
Peterson D91 bricks
Pellucid sliding doors and windows
Aluminium external plantation shutters
Interiors:
Polished concrete slab
G Fethers Lingapol Sawn Oak veneer
G Fethers Lingapol Nero veneer
Carrarra stone benchtops
Arte domus wall tiles
Signorino stone floor tiles
How is the project unique?
Throughout the home, traces of the building’s history are reminders of its unique past. A steel staircase leads to the existing basement, and existing brick walls are left exposed to create this eclectic and layered story.
A majestic gum tree is the focus of the backyard, with the living areas opening onto a rear deck to enjoy warm days in its shade.
What were the key challenges?
Being a narrow site in a built up area, overlooking onto the neighbouring properties was a key challenge.
Another key challenge was the pre-requisite of retaining so many of the existing features, yet also trying to enhance natural light and allow the spaces to flow easily.
What were the solutions?
The first floor screen was designed to not only meet all the stringent overlooking requirements that come with living in a built up site, but also doubles up as a sun shading device for the afternoon westerly sun and a privacy screen for the outdoor bath.
Retaining the very large and solid brick fireplace on both levels, provided opportunities to expose the brickwork and give an anchor to the design that would otherwise not be experienced with an open plan solution.
Details
| Project size | 300 m2 |
| Site size | 220 m2 |
| Project Budget | USD 1,000,000 |
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Building levels | 3 |
Project team
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Eliza Blair | Architect |
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Robbie Peirce | Interior Designer |
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Kleev Homes Pty Ltd | Builder |
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Studio Tom | Interior Design |
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Eliza Blair Architecture | Architecture |