By DX Architects
Characterised by bold lines and offset angles, Chisel house is defined by a contemporary two-storey addition that discreetly transforms an attached double fronted Victorian house into a spacious, light-filled home.
The facade of the contributory heritage dwelling remains unchanged, whilst the internal spaces are restored with traditional detailing and a soft palette. The existing rooms are introverted in nature, catering for a large main bedroom with WIR & ensuite, a private sitting room, and a spare bedroom. A black steel archway marks the transition between old and new, a decisively contemporary interpretation of an existing detail.
The rear addition is contemporary in nature, creating clear separation between new and existing. The form of the addition has been carefully considered within the built-up context to unfurl towards the north, maximising solar gain without compromising the privacy of the inhabitants or neighbours.
Ancillary rooms are concealed behind joinery doors on the ground floor, whilst the remaining area is dedicated to a large open plan living space with full-height windows, opening to a well-planted internal courtyard and a private rear yard. The first floor provides a self-contained dormitory zone with two bedrooms, large, shared bathroom, and a separate living area.
Chisel house demonstrates a contemporary approach within a traditional setting.
Photography: Tess Kelly Photography
At DX Architects, we design responsive architecture to elevate your life and deliver a home for the way you live. Established in 2007 by its principal architect and director, Daniel Xuereb, we have maintained a boutique scale to our practice which allows you to engage and collaborate closely with our specialised team to ensure that every design detail is resolved collaboratively and efficiently.
With a track record of delivering inner-city residential builds, we are always pushing the design limits that narrow sites typically pose and envisioning a design that responds to the site’s inherent contextual complexity.
We actively challenge constraints, whilst balancing the historical contextual characteristics of your site and its future use.
Your dream project will be created through our tailored design process in partnership with our team of experienced designers and delivered to the highest standard through our established network of consultants, and quality builders.
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