Mont Albert House Renovation
A 1950’s style house which blends an unpretentious extension, together with the original, to produce a functional and sustainable home reflecting the old and the new.
Client :
Private
Location:
Mont Albert VIC, Australia
Date start:
2011
Date end:
2012
Scale:
Medium
Sector:
Residential
Services:
Design, Plan, Build
The Brief
Provide an innovative design which includes the recycling of existing materials to ensure the project compliments the traditional neighbourhood character and respects the design of the original subdivision and the amenity of the neighbouring properties.
The Challenges
Existing vegetation protection overlay.
Creating a sustainable design which provided the owners with a sustainable lifestyle by means of a reduction in ongoing building maintenance and running costs.
Demonstrating a simple and affordable build through the retrofitting of existing materials.
The Outcome
The final build resulted in the delivery of a house which reflects an integrated relationship between architecture, landscape, urban design, and sustainability. The project was the winner of the Sustainable Design & Development Project Award – City of Whitehorse 2013 Built Environment Awards.
