Designed for a constrained inner-city block, this house explores how higher-density living can be highly functional and remain both spatially generous and environmentally responsive.
Rather than maximising footprint, the project prioritises complexity over size, organising the plan as a series of layered rooms and courtyards that extend perception and movement through the site. Deeply rooted in functional design, the building itself is broken up into volumes of varying size. We created distinct activity zones that are articulated in accordance with spatial needs, connection to adjoining spaces and relationship to the outside.
The development of the building fabric follows the same path: the façade is broken down into different highly articulated planes that are aesthetically rich, openings are located and designed to maximise balanced daylight access, cross-ventilation and long vistas both within and beyond the inner-city block this house sits on.
The idea of a highly articulated fabric continues throughout the horizontal planes with green roofs – counteracting the heat island effect – that are visible from various parts and levels of the home.
The complexity and visual richness of the developed block itself is counteracted by a calm and carefully curated interior with muted colours and simple and practical finishes and materials. The fit-out was developed in collaboration with interior design firm Neutral Instinct, giving the inside of the house that sense of personal sanctuary that we aspire to in our family homes.
