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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Pod House in Victoria, Australia by Nic Owen ArchitectsOctober 2nd, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Nic Owen Architects As a response to the site, environment and client’s requirements the pod extension is a true expression of ‘form following function’. A modern structure is not restricted with a period (Victorian) architectural language but is free to respond honestly to the brief, site and restraints.  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis
 Image Courtesy © Christine Francis By separating the pod from the existing house the new structure is free to respond whilst respect the past. This is evident in the series of articulated plans of the new pod extension directly responding to the external factors / forces. The roof extends out around the meals to provide solar shading from the summer sun but allow low winter sunlight to enter. The higher family room roof folds down to the west to protect from the harsh western sunlight whilst still offering views to the back yard. The lower roof to the south side respects the south neighbours right to light and setback codes. The change in ceiling heights defines the kitchen / meals and family areas. The separate structure also has a financial advantage; with less time spent dealing with the existing structure the ‘fiddle factor’ is reduced, providing a simpler and more cost efficient solution.  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis ARCHITECT PROFILE Nic Owen Architects are a young design focused architectural team located in the heart of Carlton, Victoria. The team are committed to creating architecture that is a joy to inhabit through the treatment of space, form, materials and light. The practice specialises in residential architecture, which responds to each individual site and environment, creating unique and elegant forms that contribute to the wider community and make a difference to our visual landscape.  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Nic Owen Architects  Image Courtesy © Nic Owen Architects  Image Courtesy © Nic Owen Architects  Image Courtesy © Nic Owen Architects
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