Article source: 4site architecture

The client of this single fronted double brick terrace house in Carlton wanted to find an intelligent architectural response that would breath life into a dark and pokey dwelling.

The existing property is typical of Victorian terrace houses with a hallway and front two rooms configuration, then a poorly planned series of gloomy, dysfunctional lean-to additions, poor access to natural light and no direct connection to the rear yard. We responded to the client’s brief by retaining the original two bedrooms at the front, with a proposed double storey addition including bathroom, laundry, living, kitchen, dining area and an additional bedroom with en suite.

Image Courtesy © Kevin Hui

• Architects: 4site architecture
• Project: Tang House
• Location: Carlton, Melbourne, Australia
• Photography: Kevin Hui
• Software used: SketchUp Pro
• Project Team: Kevin Hui, Gabriel Poulton
• Builder: A.T. Interiors & Construction Pty Ltd
• Engineers: Coulthard Shim Pty Ltd
• Project Area: 75 sqm (new works)
• Project Year: 2013