Article source: MARTIN FRIEDRICH ARCHITECTS

The Brighton townhouses address the strong desire to live comfortably, maximising area on a more compact site.  Gone are the days of abundant grounds. Inner Melbourne markets require maximising the built area and creating smaller outdoor spaces that work efficiently, even in some of the more prosperous suburbs.  2 x large 3 storey townhouses including basement each now sit comfortably on the site where originally a single dilapidated house was located.

Image Courtesy © Derek Swalwell

• Architects: MARTIN FRIEDRICH ARCHITECTS
• Project: Brighton Townhouses
• Location: VIC 3186, Australia
• Photography: Derek Swalwell, Gerard Warrener and Martin Friedrich
• Design Team: Martin Friedrich – Design Principal, Michael Ceckiewicz, Kris Treagus and PrashanthIyer- Project Architects
• Area of each town house: 519m2 / 55 squaresover 3 levels including basement
• Total Site Area: 697sqm total
• Year: 2013
• Builder: 1186 Pty Ltd
• Structural Engineer: Vayco Structures (Con Vayenas)
• Landscaping: Jack Merlo Design
• Joinery: Touch wood cabinetry
• Metal work: Hiba design and construct
• Electrical contractor: Eslec
• Artwork: Sarah Crowest and MelmaHamersfeld

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