Marc Dixon Architect

Refurbishment In Melbourne

Refurbishment In Melbourne
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REFURBISHMENT IN MELBOURNE

Marc Dixon

ARCHITECTS
Marc Dixon

BUILDERS ENGINEER
Shane Ford Contracting P/L

PHOTOGRAPHS
Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland

LOCATION
Australia

CATEGORY
Houses

Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland

Text description provided by architect.

This 2 bedroom extension to a 1930's Residence in Melbourne's east is centered around an external courtyard deck which provides a dynamic link between the house and a detached studio beyond.

Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland

A clerestorey tower at one end and a two storey component at the other create a bookend effect providing a sense of enclosure to the outdoor.

The bookend towers, visible from the front of the existing house, landmark the new work reflecting the changing needs of its users.

Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland

"Bring the toilet in and move the kitchen out": The original brief from the client provided an opportunity to explore the courtyard typology where a new Kitchen, Dining, Laundry and Bathrooms have been provided as part of the upgrade.

Alterations and Additions are limited to the rear of the house leaving the main body of the existing house completely intact.

Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland

Local Council uphold Heritage considerations for neighbourhood character.

The new work has been intentionally designed to contrast the existing residence.

Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland

A low transition element provides a link between the old and new construction.

The higher additions at the rear are set well back from the original construction to minimize any overshadowing.

Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland

Opportunity to explore the use and application of colour and texture gives each user a theme with a linking pattern where the ceramic tile format is based on the size of the original wet areas.


Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland


Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland


Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland
Refurbishment In Melbourne
© Kevin Hui & Adrian Rivalland


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Marc Dixon Architect
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Marc Dixon Architect
Level 1, Suite 2/458 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia