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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. Boundary St House in Port Melbourne, Australia by Chan Architecture Pty LtdAugust 22nd, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Chan Architecture Pty Ltd Surrounded on all sides by neighbouring properties, this site was unique in that it was irregular with a particularly wide frontage, with a mixture of houses on one side of the street with commercial and industrial buildings on the other. Importantly, the existing house could be demolished and so we had the opportunity to design a new house from scratch, which is very rare for inner city Port Melbourne. The brief was to design a striking, modern house that made the most of the small site and yet worked well with the existing streetscape.  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd
 Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd Our response was to start with materials that were prominent in the area – red brickwork, metal cladding and perforated sheet metal which we used in a unique manner. Strong, angular lines were used in conjunction with recycled brickwork that made reference to the warehouse aesthetic prominent in this part of Port Melbourne. The façade was ‘peeled open’ via the use of perforated mesh exposing the steel structure beneath. This created varying levels of transparency and privacy whilst allowing natural light into the entrance area. Black sheet metal cladding completed the façade which made reference to the industrial aesthetic in the area whilst also providing contrast and texture.  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd The entrance alcove, combined with the stairs and the hallway, forms the spine of the house, connecting the main living spaces with the sleeping areas upstairs. This circulation area is filled with light, with the combination of the perforated mesh screening and timber balustrade creating constantly changing light effects on the interior. This circulation space then narrows down the hallway which then opens up to a playroom and dining area which has been designed around the north facing courtyard which allows light into the living spaces throughout the year. The kitchen is characterised by clean lines and subtle angles, with the ceiling punctuated by a strip skylight above.  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd In warmer months the dual stacker sliding doors open the living spaces into the courtyard area that expands the sense of space. The first floor sits above the playroom and dining area which is evidenced by the angled bulkhead, which steps up in the living room and kitchen, increasing the sense of space. In the bathrooms, we selected white subway tiles with contrasting black fixtures, shelves and joinery to further emphasize the warehouse aesthetic throughout the house.  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd  Image Courtesy © Chan Architecture Pty Ltd
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