Middle Park House
Mitsuori Architects
This renovation and addition to an existing Victorian home in inner
bayside Melbourne responds to the changing needs of an active, growing
family and creates flexible and relaxed spaces for them to inhabit for
many years to come. This project includes renovation to the existing
historical building and the addition of a double storey extension to create
a multi-zoned family home.
A esthetically, the new building was to remind them subtly of family
holidays to the beach. The new addition merges into the existing house to
reduce visibility from the street and minimise its impact on the rear garden
and neighbouring properties. The existing rooms are transformed into a
master bedroom area with new ensuite discreetly inserted between the
existing building and boundary wall. An open study area and feature stair
are set within a sculptural double height void which becomes a transition
point between old and new. The new addition features a large open plan
living space at ground level and a children’s zoneonthefirstfloor.
Aspacious living and entertaining space is designed to allow flexibility of
furniture arrangement and features a full width sliding glass wal l opening
onto a rear terrace and garden. Natural materials and textures are used
throughout the project. These include durable Australian Ironbark timber
cladding and screens, polished concrete floors, stone and timber are used
internally to create comfortable, robust and low maintenance spaces. Soft
whites, muted color tones, natural timbers and dark polished concrete are
used to create a sophisticated yet relaxed urban family home.
Photographs: Michael Kai Photography
Architects: Mitsuori Architects www.mitsuori.com
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