St Kilda East House in Australia by TAYLOR KNIGHTS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

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The design objective of St Kilda East House was to create two individual zones that allowed for multiple generations to live together; promoting independence while still allowing interaction under the one roof. The site has a north facing back yard with rear street access allowing us to separate the front and rear of the dwelling through a sliding door, creating two independent areas.

Front Yard, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

• Architects: TAYLOR KNIGHTS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
• Project: St Kilda East House
• Location: Australia
• Photography: Fraser Marsden
• Project Team: Peter Knights, James Taylor
• Builder: Shepherd Builders
• Engineer: R Bliem & Associates
• Landscape design: Andrew Plymin
• Landscapers: Core Landscapes
• Project Cost: $ 510,000.00 Total project cost Including GST, Landscaping
• Design Documentation (Months): 10 months
• Construction Months: 11 months

Back Yard, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

The kitchen has been relocated to the heart of the house forming the union between the two zones. The space is then celebrated by the placement of a large void over the kitchen acting as a lung for the building, delivery fresh air, light and space into the centre of the home.

Main Living Room, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Second Living Room, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Site conditions

The existing period style house was constructed in double brick and built in the early 20’s as a semidetached dwelling.

Study, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Hallway, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Environmental efficiencies

The new extension follows the structure and language of the existing dwelling with the ground floor being built entirely of double brick; however this time the brick cavity has been fitted with highly efficient insulation.

Stairs, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Bay Window, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

The northern elevation of the first floor has been design as a layered system or skin. Fitted with an adjustable external screen followed by operable windows. The façade can be controlled and adjusted depending on the comfort and requirements of the occupier.

Kitchen_Detail 01, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Kitchen Void 01, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

The first floor cantilevers out directly over the north facing living and dining room creating an ideal eave for the spaces below.

During the hot summer days louvre windows on the first floor can be opened up for cross ventilation while also activating the mesh flooring above the kitchen as a heat stack to expel any unwanted air.

Kitchen Void 02, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Kitchen_Detail 02, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Bathroom, Image Courtesy © Fraser Marsden

Tags: Australia

Categories: House, Residential, space

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