Victoria Rd Residence, Hawthorn East

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Hawthorn East, Victoria
Year of completion
2023
Project cost
$1m - $2m

Situated on a heritage-graded street in Hawthorn East, this project seamlessly blends the enduring charm of a double-fronted Victorian terrace with contemporary design to create a multi-generational family home.

The original front section of the house has been carefully preserved, repurposed as three bedrooms, a study, and two bathrooms. Beyond the historic facade, a modern extension reveals a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area - designed as the central hub for family gatherings. A glazed hallway wraps around the new swimming pool, guiding you to a rear structure that houses a self-contained residence for elderly parents, a double garage, and a staircase leading to a dedicated children’s retreat.

A key design challenge was to bring natural light into the south-facing rear living spaces. This was achieved by integrating two internal courtyards, a large kitchen skylight, and a butterfly roof form with north-facing highlight windows, ensuring a bright, inviting environment throughout the year.

The interior design features a palette of natural blackbutt flooring, dark timber-veneered joinery, and large-format porcelain benchtops, with timber battens and mirrors adding layers of texture and visual interest.

In line with a strong commitment to sustainability, the project incorporates passive design principles to reduce energy consumption and minimize its carbon footprint. Key sustainable features include highly insulated double-glazed windows, extensive thermal insulation in walls and roofs, and high-performance building wraps to limit air leakage. The result is a home that remains comfortable year-round with minimal energy requirements.

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Chan Architecture is boutique, award-winning Melbourne-based architectural practice with a strong focus on design. Our philosophy is to create design-oriented, client-focused buildings that are both beautiful and sustainable. We also have a strong appreciation of our client's needs and see each project as a close collaboration between client, architect, and builder.

We see our role as the principal project consultant, providing not only high-quality design and documentation, but also managing and coordinating all other consultants, authorities, and builders to ensure we all work towards a successful outcome.

Chan Architecture has completed a number of successful residential projects across Melbourne, including renovations and extensions, new houses, and multi-unit developments.

Our team is experienced, innovative, and committed to achieving an outstanding result for every project. Just as importantly, we treat every project whether small, large, simple, or complex with absolute commitment and dedication. We are determined to ensure that the completed design and built project satisfies all the client's needs, objectives, and aspirations.

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