Light Saw House
Architecture Residential Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Description
Zen Architects' Light Saw House represents a contemporary, design-based solution to sustainable architecture.
Built upon an existing double fronted Edwardian weatherboard, our clients sought a local architectural response to a property they had owned for some time, but not lived in for 15 years whilst overseas.
To accomplish the project requirements, the original house was retained, but retro-fit in such a way as to exceed current building standards. A compact extension to the rear addresses the need to bring light and warmth over the top of the existing house.
The volumes created allow the compact floor plan to feel generous and in proportion to the original house without overshadowing the south facing backyard. All new rooms are connected to the environment through views to the sky and adjacent landscaped gardens.
Recycled or recyclable materials have been utilised throughout. Existing external brick paving, paths and garden beds were salvaged and re-imagined internally to connect the garden to the wet areas. Key trees, retained and protected during construction, now thrive within a newly landscaped environment.
Details
| Project size | 220 m2 |
| Site size | 537 m2 |
| Completion date | 2016 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
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Ric Zen | |
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Zen Architects |