VISION 52 – BLOOMFIELD HOUSE ASCOT VALE
Typically what sort of grid or modular size do you
design your glazing around?
If we can’t obtain the sheet size we need it may not give
us our modular breakup for the structural grid where we
set up our column location, sliding doors and so forth.
So we have to manage that because if we can go to the
maximum, it doesn’t always mean it’s the most cost
effective way. And it needs to be managed with the
frames they’re sitting in.
Neighbourhood context is always an interesting one for
the architect. Does it make sense in this age to replicate
the neighbours, or do your own thing?
The notion of adhering to the neighbourhood streetscape
that’s been there for many years is one notion of looking
at things. Sometimes these streetscapes are lovely, when
there’s a consistent flow. Having the ability to produce
architecture the way we have represents the change in
times. And what may eventuate later in years to come.
One of the beautiful things about most of our work is the
way it balances and contrasts. On this project it positions
itself next to a red clinker brick home with a pitch roof,
but we’re a flat roof, concrete structure with large sheets
of glass. So almost all those items are opposite to what
the adjoining properties are. I feel that that’s glorifying
the street, and the times we’re about to go through.
PROJECT
Bloomfield House, Ascot Vale, Melbourne
ARCHITECT
FGR Architects
ENGINEER
D&A Consulting Group
BUILDER
ID Property
WINDOW SUPPLIER
Direct Aluminium Windows & Doors
GLASS SUPPLIER
Viridian
PRINCIPAL GLAZING
Viridian EnergyTech™
TEXT, IMAGES & FILM
Peter & Jenny Hyatt
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