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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. Journey house in Victoria, Australia by nic Owen architectsOctober 25th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: nic Owen architects A renovation and extension to the rear of a modest sized ‘ex’ housing commission semi-detached clinker brick 1940’s house in Hampton, located on a generous allotment. The owners required more space, updated amenities and desired a strong connection to the outside. The well travelled couple wanted a tranquil, calm and relaxing environment to call home.  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis
 Image Courtesy © Christine Francis Often it’s the journey and not exclusively the destination that brings joy and excitement to life. The journey through this project begins by entering through the renovated house which includes all new / updated facilities. The existing hallway then directs you through a black timber clad curved tunnel where the end is not visible. The destination is a surprise, the mystery a waits as you track on. A large light weight timber structure emerges that presents the new open plan living spaces. This tent like space is orientated to the north surrounded with glass and timber and extends outside with a timber deck. Your destination has been reached – for now, a place to relax and dream of travelling.  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis A monolithic external skin wraps around the new extension defining the new space in a tent like manor. The single vaulted roof line rises up to the north providing a feeling of space whilst still maintaining an intimate human scale. This increased vertical height gave the opportunity for high windows to capture extended views of neighbouring trees. A curved dark tunnel separates the original house from the new works providing an element of mystery and surprise.  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis The extension runs along the south boundary to capitalise on northern solar gain, reorientating the existing relationship to the backyard. Very little of the works are visible from the street. The new works respect the original clicker brick 1940’s house celebrating the original features. Most of the original house remains and new works are hidden at the rear. From the street it is unclear what is at the back of the existing house.  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis  Image Courtesy © Christine Francis With clever design what appears to be a modest 1940s clicker brick house hides a modern extension that respects the existing neighbourhood character and retains the original building. The journey through the house is a mystery, the destination close, but not insight. The voyage of discovery awaits new potential visitors. Filled with natural light, vaulted ceilings and the abundance of space this new extension adds modern life to a tired mid-century classic.  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 © nic Owen architects  Image Courtesy © nic Owen architects  Image Courtesy © nic Owen architects
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