Jost Architects

Patterson Street Residence

Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke

PATTERSON STREET RESIDENCE

Jost Architects

ARCHITECTS
Jost Architects

LOCATION
Middle Park, Australia

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Patrick Jost

PROJECT YEAR
2014

PHOTOGRAPHS
Andrew Wuttke

INTERIOR
Patrick Jost & Project Client

BUILDER
Philip Building Group

BUDGET
$550,000

Text description provided by architect.

The Patterson Street residence is located 4km from Melbourne CBD, nestled between the bayside suburbs of Albert Park and West St Kilda on the edge of Port Philip.

Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke
Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke
Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke

The original 1900s Bungalow Federation had undergone a number of minor additions over the years, and the client wanted to reinvigorate the house by adding a modern extension to the rear of the retained area of heritage building.

The addition includes a new kitchen, pantry and laundry, along with a living and dining area, opening onto a small deck and outdoor courtyard. 

Beyond this is a rear entry to a new upper level studio which sits over an existing garage, and contains a kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and walk-in robe.

Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke
Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke

Further alterations to the existing residence include a new bathroom, ensuite and walk-in robe to the master bedroom.

The roof form of the addition references the original, with both its pitch and the angles of the raking fascias to the main house and the studio.

Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke
Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke

These are tied together with two steel beams creating a feeling that the garage and studio are being towed along.

Both additions benefit from abundant natural sunlight controlled by large eaves, and natural ventilation with glazed sliding doors with highlight louvre windows.

Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke
Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke
Patterson Street Residence
© Andrew Wuttke

The internal and external materials were selected to be both durable and neat, and a subtle mix of simple finishes and textures allow for a contemporary aesthetic that sits comfortably within the fabric of the existing house.


Patterson Street Residence
Ground Floor Plan
Patterson Street Residence
First Floor Plan


Patterson Street Residence
East Elevation
Patterson Street Residence
West Elevation
Patterson Street Residence
South Elevation
Patterson Street Residence
North Elevation


Patterson Street Residence
South Elevation (House)
Patterson Street Residence
North Elevation (Studio Garage)

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