In the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Silvertop House stands as a testament to the seamless blend of old and new. Designed by Tom Robertson Architects, this contemporary extension of an Edwardian cottage offers a unique living experience for a modern family.
The original façade is preserved, meeting heritage overlay regulations, while a minimalistic addition introduces a fresh perspective. The pitched roof, adorned with silvertop cladding, invites an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting environment. Timber-framed sliding doors extend this natural aesthetic to a lush garden terrace, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. This intelligently crafted home maximizes its compact site, balancing practical and joyful family spaces.
Slate House is an eco-luxurious apartment building nestled in the heart of Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. Designed by the renowned Austin Maynard Architects, this stunning, fossil-fuel-free multi-residential complex offers 14 spacious, high-end apartments that harmoniously blend with the area’s rich architectural heritage.
Discover how Slate House redefines sustainable living in one of Melbourne’s most iconic and affluent suburbs, famed for its vibrant bathing boxes.
Discover the South Yarra Townhouse, an exquisite modern transformation of a nineties-era townhouse located in Melbourne, Australia.
Winter Architecture‘s design embraces simplicity, removing unnecessary elements while adding refined touches to create an urban dwelling that is both visually stunning and highly functional.
Dive into the world of the Ivory House, a serene contemporary two-story family home in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Romy Dankner of Homeroom Studio, this calming oasis incorporates a warm, soothing color palette and refined, textural pieces.
Experience the harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, and explore the collaboration between skilled artisans that resulted in this timeless masterpiece.
Humble House, a two-storey house designed by R Architecture located in Berwick, Melbourne, Australia, is a contemporary house with timeless finishes and low-maintenance living.
With the precision and foresight of a sculptor, this project chips away at the stifling ‘nice to haves’ of homelife, leaving behind only the essentials of elegant, functional living — the result is a sloping form that echoes the natural elevations of its site, strategically carved into three geometric pavilions. A stone’s throw away from Wilson Botanic Gardens, Humble House brings the outdoors in at every opportunity. Drawing on the client’s cultural heritage, the concept embodies key traits found in traditional Indian homes and offers a refined, though unassuming aesthetic that advocates for the joys of stripping away excess and living simply with ease.
Introducing Autumn House – a stunning Victorian terrace house situated in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Studio Bright in 2021, this property features a careful new layer stitched into the existing architecture and an 80’s renovation by architect Mick Jorgensen.
This project offers the perfect balance between the original Victorian elements and the addition by Studio Bright. It offers northern sunlight, raw-timber-lined ceilings, red brick floors and an outlook to the elm tree. The new work forms a series of curving and angled moves at ground level, and the exterior is defined by a mesh-screen clad wedge. It is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne city, offering a secret garden bursting out over the brick wall.
Discover Alto, a stunning house in Melbourne, Australia designed in 2022 by Jolson Architecture Interiors.
Nestled in a heritage cul de sac, this house has been thoughtfully renovated to meet the needs of a modern family while retaining the features that bind it to its neighbors. Step inside to appreciate the double height void and the interplay between existing and new, the generous swathes of linen and the muted tones for a soft backdrop, the sculpted firewood tray and the brush of skin against a bush hammered bench.
Alto celebrates the nuance of architectural renovation and its harmonious blend of modern and traditional style.
