Brunswick House by Goldby Architects

ArchiPro Project Summary - Revitalization of a Victorian double-fronted home in Brunswick, featuring a harmonious blend of heritage and modern design with a new two-level addition, maximizing space and light while respecting original architectural elements.

Title:: Brunswick House
Architect:: Goldby Architects
Category:: Planning/; Renders
Photographers:: Goldby Architects

Set amidst a leafy, residential street in Brunswick, we were commissioned by our clients to bring new life back into this Victorian double-fronted home. Set on a compact site of just over 300m2, and within a heritage overlay, the challenge here was to maximise both space and light, whilst respecting the original dwelling and the associated planning parameters.

The original single-level home was in a poor state of disrepair, with a dysfunctional layout and dark internal spaces with little connection to the rear garden. In addition to refurbishing the front four rooms of the existing dwelling, our proposal included a new rear addition split across two levels, with a central feature stair and a north-facing internal courtyard, drawing natural light into the centre of the home.

The design concept plays on the symmetry and proportions of the existing double-fronted façade, with the ground floor addition featuring a series of brick colonnades, which frame the elegant steel pivot doors opening to the garden.

In contrast to the solid masonry of the ground floor addition, the upper floor was designed as a lightweight metal box, which floats above the lower level. The symmetry of the ground floor façade is replicated at first floor, with vertical fins providing privacy to the master bedroom whilst responding to the required planning constraints.

Location: Brunswick, VIC.
Size: 164m2.

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Goldby Architects. Goldby Architects is an architecture and interior design practice based in Melbourne, working across Australia and England. We specialise in bespoke residential projects, including new builds, renovations and additions. Our work is defined by a commitment to timeless design, careful detailing and a highly personalised service. We believe that successful projects emerge from a clear understanding of how our clients want to live, and from a design process that is both collaborative and deeply considered. Each project is approached with fresh thinking, with the aim of revealing its full potential and delivering an outcome of enduring quality. As a progressive practice, we utilise the latest BIM software to develop highly resolved 3D models for every project. This allows clients to fully visualise each space through immersive internal and external walkthroughs, bringing clarity and confidence to the design process. Our in-house rendering capability further supports this approach, helping clients understand and refine their vision while saving time throughout the life of the project. Our design direction is guided by refined simplicity, material sensitivity and open communication. Working alongside a trusted network of consultants and industry professionals, we provide expert guidance across all stages of the process to ensure a seamless and highly resolved result. Our services include feasibility studies, concept design, design development, interior design, contract documentation, contractor selection and contract administration. We take a tailored and flexible approach to every commission and welcome the opportunity to discuss the specific requirements of each project. For more information regarding our professional services and process, please see here.