Ormond Street

This dual occupancy development called for the retention of the existing heritage house at the street facing end of the property and addition of a new two storey house at the laneway facing end. With just 115sqm of site area

dual occupancy on a tight site 115sqm

brief for a young family of four to include two bedrooms with a large open study to be converted to a bedroom when needed

brief for a sun filled and airy house resulted in cross ventilation to all habitable rooms, including motorised clerestory windows

low maintenance requirements resulted in materials not requiring refinishing

Matthew Fooks + Annie Suratt

Architect

Kensington, Melbourne

Location

2018

Year

Residential

Sector