Malvern East House by Wyk Architecture

ArchiPro Project Summary - A thoughtfully designed family home in Malvern East, featuring a harmonious blend of heritage preservation and modern living, with ample natural light and spacious areas for growth and entertainment.

Title:: Malvern East House
Architect:: Wyk Architecture
Category:: Residential/; New Builds

The clients, a family with three young children, came to Wyk Architecture seeking a place where they could have room to grow and entertain. Having lived in a small bungalow, this home would need to suit the family at this point in time, plus cater to the needs of their future teenagers and beyond. While the initial brief was to focus on the main spaces, like the kitchen, living and dining rooms, ample light was also another major consideration, with care taken that the south-west extension would receive enough natural light through the day.

The two-storey skylight void and glass stairwell, which is the preeminent feature dividing the old house to the new, also acts to add light to this heritage property. The overarching goal for the renovation of this heritage home, was to preserve its character. Today, the second storey peeks over the top of the traditional terracotta roof, which lines up with the heritage façade of the street below.

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Wyk Architecture. Kathy Grigoriu founded Wyk Architecture driven by a passion for creating spaces of simplicity and elegance that inspire, excite and engage those who experience them. Through architecture, she sees design as an opportunity to change behaviour and the environment for the better. Her work encompasses projects of all scales and while Wyk Architecture is predominantly recognised for private homes, the practice’s portfolio includes a range of projects incuding heriatge work and education. Each project shares an emphasis on carefully designed spaces, simple forms and careful selection of materials. The delicate control of light is fundamental - light is celebrated and darkness embraced, creating a subtle drama and a quiet intensity. With a design process based on collaboration, Wyk Architecture strives to deliver a service that is accessible and inclusive. Kathy listens, creates and inspires, working closely with her clients to refine and realise their vision.Any Additional Sections on the About page (e.g. FAQs, company history, etc)