Positioned on a prominent corner in Melbourne’s inner suburbs, Armadale House is a thoughtful response to a complex brief to create a modern family home that honours the legacy of its 1889 Victorian origins. Designed by Taylor Knights, the home blends a contemporary style with references to its history, balancing openness and privacy across the functional spaces within. The outcome emphasises social connectivity and calmness throughout.
In the leafy suburb of Fairfield, Melbourne, the Fairfield Courtyard House, designed in 2024 by Taylor Knights, has been thoughtfully transformed into a modern sanctuary for a retiring couple. The project emphasizes a single-level layout to ensure accessibility and comfort, and its innovative features include courtyards offering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, complemented by durable materials like bush-hammered concrete and sustainably sourced hardwood floors.
Explore the artistic amalgamation of traditional and contemporary design in Malvern, Australia, with the stunning Malvern Garden House by Taylor Knights. Conceived as a modern extension to an out-dated period home, this architectural marvel marries function with aesthetics to embody the current-day aspirations of its residents.
The design commendably establishes a lively dialogue between the dwelling and its lush, north-facing garden, reimagining conventional spaces with an infusion of natural light and captivating garden vistas. Its strategic placement at the highest point of the site unveils a unique spectacle of layered landscapes, while the rooftop garden and concrete structure provide thermal comfort throughout the year.