Mitsuori Architects

Immersion House

Immersion House 

Mitsuori Architects

Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Phillip Withers Landscape Design

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Measure Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERS
Measure Engineering

BUILDERS
Acs Builders

PHOTOGRAPHS
Michael Kai

AREA
800 M²

YEAR
2021

LOCATION
Australia

CATEGORY
Houses

Immersion House
© Michael Kai

Text description provided by architect.

This renovation and significant addition to a Victorian heritage home in Melbourne’s inner northwest is all about how a home is experienced from the inside out. Immersion.

This extensive renovation and addition are designed to make the most of its sloping double block and corner site. The existing Victorian rooms are converted into a children’s bedroom and study zone.

Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai

Designed to retain the integrity of the original building. A partially submerged three-story building is added to substantially increase accommodation on the site.

The original brickwork on existing external walls was restored to create a rich and authentic backdrop to the new addition.

Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai

A multi-car garage, gymnasium, theatre room, and wine cellar are concealed below ground. The main living zone, private study, and pool occupy the main ground floor level.

Which is partially submerged and provides a sense of complete privacy. The interior is sky-lit via a two.

Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai

Story void and wrapped externally with immersive views of greenery and landscape.

On the first floor, a master suite, outdoor terrace, and guest bedroom are accessed via a sculptural timber and glass staircase.

Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai

The natural material palette brings richness to the interior and connects it with the landscape. This project explores.

The juxtaposition of spaces, composition of views, and use of materiality to create a home that is both warm and immersive.

Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai


Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai


Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai


Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai
Immersion House
© Michael Kai

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