There’s something quite special about an architect’s own home. It’s an opportunity to explore ideas and push a few boundaries, which was certainly the case with architect Andrew Child’s own home in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
DKO Founder and Principal, Koos de Keijzer, and Clemence Harvey de Keijzer, Director of Harvey Taylor have transformed their country home into an off-the-grid haven in Central Victoria.
An example of how to do more with less through a clever architectural response, North King by Ben Callery Architects uses a large timber truss to open up this residence and let natural light flood in.
Once a cottage of low light and tightly woven rooms, the Kew Cottage takes the geometry of light and brings this Victorian home into the modern era.
Architect Luigi Rosselli channelled the neogothic spirit of the Arts & Crafts movement, choreographing a team of craftspeople to give this Victorian-era residence in Sydney a new lease on life.
Working within the constraints of an approved existing addition, Molecule Studio saw the potential of the Winton House and proceeded to bring the 19th Century heritage house into the present century.
What was old is new again in these five outstanding examples of heritage restoration projects that respond to residents’ modern needs while respecting the history of the site.
This Surry Hills Terrace from Michael Cumming Architect takes inspiration from the local Café lifestyle, with bright yellow awnings and indoor/outdoor zones that blend together.
Named for the reigning monarch at the time, the Victorian era of architecture covers more than half a century and within it, some subtle design evolutions.