Pod House in Victoria, Australia by Nic Owen Architects

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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.

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• Architects: Nic Owen Architects
• Project: Pod House
• Location: Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia
• Photography: Christine Francis
  
• Client: Young family with 3 children
• Builder: Melpro Developments
• Structural engineer: Jonicha Consulting Pty Ltd
• Building surveyor: Reddo
• Size (m2): House 155 m2, Deck 37m2 (Existing house was 154m2), Site 370m2
• Completion date: March 2016

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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

Tags: Australia, Victoria

Categories: House, Residential

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