A California Bungalow Reconfigured For Light And Practicality
ARCHITECTURE
The intention of this Northcote home renovation can be described in just four words: let there be light!
Previously the victim of a poorly planned extension, Project 12 Architecture reconfigured the home’s layout to overcome its southern orientation and disjointed rooms. The result is a practical yet striking home, perfectly suited to family life.
here are unfortunately plenty of poorly extended period homes on Australian streets, but this project shows all hope is not lost! Project 12 Architecture have successfully redesigned a California bungalow that maintains its weatherboard fa?ade, while introducing more natural light and practical spaces.
Home to a young family, this property is a considered, functional home that ‘surprises, delights and is a joy to live in,’ according to Project 12 Architecture principal, Aimee Goodwin.
A driving factor of the design was the need for more light to mitigate the southern orientation of the site. In response, Project 12 Architecture designed a new two-storey addition featuring a skylight void to invite in natural light throughout. ‘We removed the oddly planned 80s rear extension to provide a two-storey volume that would accommodate the key living spaces on the ground floor with two bedrooms, bathroom and study area above,’ Aimee says. This new structure is visually in contrast to the fa?ade’s original design features, materials and colours, and instead incorporates recycled brick, charred timber cladding, and metal perforated screens. Large glazed doors at the rear disappear entirely into the wall cavity to connect the interiors directly to the backyard as required.
Significant re-planning was also undertaken to the rest of the house to enable a more rational and functional layout. For example, a discrete mudroom entry has been added, providing an immediate, practical home for bags, scooters and general daily mess associated with family living! The existing front door now functions as a more formal entry leading past the master bedroom, study and utility rooms. These ‘adult’ spaces are physically and acoustically separated from living zones and children’s bedrooms. ‘We wanted to make sure we gave our clients a home that responded to the demands of the daily routine of work, kids, and the clutter they bring, and was an easy and calm space to live in,’ Aimee says.
Not only is the renovated home more practical than ever, efficient planning means less of the site is occupied to allow for a larger backyard!
Aimee attributes the success of the project to the trusting and open relationship formed between the client (who were living overseas throughout most of the build), the contractor and her team.
Project 12 | 实用且引人注目的住宅
Project 12建筑事务所成功地重新设计了墨尔本的一间平房,该平房保留了它的挡风板建筑外观。同时引入更多的自然光和实用空间。
Project 12 Architecture have successfully redesigned a Melbourne bungalow that maintains its weatherboard facade, while introducing more natural light and practical spaces.
这是一个年轻家庭的住宅,同时也是一个经过深思熟虑的功能性住宅,设计师重新配置了住宅的布局,以克服住宅的南向采光和房间分隔的问题。结果是一个实用而引人注目的居住空间,非常适合家庭生活。
Home to a young family, this property is a considered, functional home. Project 12 Architecture reconfigured the home’s layout to overcome its southern orientation and disjointed rooms. The result is a practical yet striking home, perfectly suited to family life.
设计的一个驱动因素是需要更多的光线来缓空间。作为回应,Project 12拆除了奇怪的80年代后扩建,设计了一个两层的建筑,一楼可以容纳关键性的生活空间,二楼有两个卧室、浴室和学习区。
A driving factor of the design was the need for more light to mitigate the southern orientation of the site. In response, Project 12 Architecture removed the oddly planned 80s rear extension to provide a two-storey volume that would accommodate the key living spaces on the ground floor with two bedrooms, bathroom and study area above.
住宅的其他部分也进行了重大的重新规划,以实现更合理和功能的布局。例如,添加了一个独立的入口,为滑板车和与家庭生活相关的日常杂物提供了一个即时、实用的家!
Significant re-planning was also undertaken to the rest of the house to enable a more rational and functional layout. For example, a discrete mudroom entry has been added, providing an immediate, practical home for bags, scooters and general daily mess associated with family living!