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Location
North Melbourne, Melbourne
Build
LWDA
Photographer
Tom Ross
North Melbourne, Melbourne
Build
LWDA
Photographer
Tom Ross
Rather than undertaking extensive demolition, this project looks to existing elements as a starting point. Guided by this philosophy we prioritised small, strategic alterations over major interventions to create more cohesion between the home's living spaces.
The kitchen and living areas are reconnected through a new ‘window’: improving sightlines and allowing social interaction between the spaces. A combination of integrated plywood joinery and built-in furniture provides additional storage while reducing the need for freestanding furniture. A continuous joinery element in the living area incorporates storage, shelving and a built-in dining nook, making more efficient use of the available floor area. Colour is used selectively to establish distinction between spaces without introducing additional walls or partitions.
The project demonstrates an approach to design that prioritises reuse and adaptability. Through relatively modest interventions, the existing apartment is reconfigured to better support contemporary living while retaining qualities of the original 1960s apartment.
The kitchen and living areas are reconnected through a new ‘window’: improving sightlines and allowing social interaction between the spaces. A combination of integrated plywood joinery and built-in furniture provides additional storage while reducing the need for freestanding furniture. A continuous joinery element in the living area incorporates storage, shelving and a built-in dining nook, making more efficient use of the available floor area. Colour is used selectively to establish distinction between spaces without introducing additional walls or partitions.
The project demonstrates an approach to design that prioritises reuse and adaptability. Through relatively modest interventions, the existing apartment is reconfigured to better support contemporary living while retaining qualities of the original 1960s apartment.