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LOCATION : MALVERN, VICTORIA
STATUS : CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Glenview House unfolds as a harmonious extension to an original Merchant Builders residence from circa 1984. A new outdoor privacy screen takes on an artfully curved silhouette, delicately enveloping the existing dwelling, forging both a metaphorical and physical embrace of the old structure. With a curtain-like finesse, this screen softly filters daylight, creating captivating interplays of shadows throughout the portico. Evoking a sense of unveiling, arched openings subtly suggest the possibility of "peeling back" the cascading screen, allowing fluid movement within and around it. The screen manages to be distinct yet complements the overall design cohesively.
On a macro scale, the contemporary additions seamlessly integrate with the original structure, preserving the charisma and legacy inherent in a Merchant Builders house. Hwoever on a more intimate human scale, the additions bring a touch of drama and discovery to enhance the living experience for the occupants.
Our design approach aims to reflect the principles that inspired Merchant Builders — fostering a dialogue between interior and exterior spaces, “driven by the synergy between good design, sensitive integration with consideration for environmental context, and the relevance of our homes within the big picture of lifestyle”.
LOCATION : MALVERN, VICTORIA
STATUS : CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Glenview House unfolds as a harmonious extension to an original Merchant Builders residence from circa 1984. A new outdoor privacy screen takes on an artfully curved silhouette, delicately enveloping the existing dwelling, forging both a metaphorical and physical embrace of the old structure. With a curtain-like finesse, this screen softly filters daylight, creating captivating interplays of shadows throughout the portico. Evoking a sense of unveiling, arched openings subtly suggest the possibility of "peeling back" the cascading screen, allowing fluid movement within and around it. The screen manages to be distinct yet complements the overall design cohesively.
On a macro scale, the contemporary additions seamlessly integrate with the original structure, preserving the charisma and legacy inherent in a Merchant Builders house. Hwoever on a more intimate human scale, the additions bring a touch of drama and discovery to enhance the living experience for the occupants.
Our design approach aims to reflect the principles that inspired Merchant Builders — fostering a dialogue between interior and exterior spaces, “driven by the synergy between good design, sensitive integration with consideration for environmental context, and the relevance of our homes within the big picture of lifestyle”.
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