Tuck in a residential lot in Victoria, Australia, Palm -House Demonstrates how an old house can be sensitively rebuilt to meet the developed needs of contemporary family life – without eradicating its history. designed by Laton Point Architects + InnerThe project breathes a new life in the 1940s suburbs of the 1940s after the war that was tired, separated from the outside and outside.
Whatever is present in the center of the project, there is a main belief in working with it. Instead of resorting to the destruction, the architects chose to maintain the majority of the original structure. This option not only reduced the environmental impact, but also allowed the design team to allocate resources strategically – raising major functional places such as kitchens, pantry, laundry and communal living areas. By doing this, the new intervention becomes a concentrated, high quality addition instead of a huge overhall.
The new extension, described as a “garden room”, serves as the heart of the house. Set a careful cuisted landscape, in addition to the expander glazing your environment, which leads to a spontaneous infection between the inner and the exterior. As a moving view through an arched portal through a arched portal, a frame-filled visual, appears beyond light-filled pavilion and lush green garden.
This newly established relationship with outdoor marks a change from the original in-in-first character of the house. Natural lighting, first absent, now floods in living areas. Garden views extend in all directions, and ventilation flows easily – qualities that increase the comfort, welfare and bliss of daily life.
Despite the complex spatial language of the Palm House, its content palette remains refreshed. A contemporary still works in concrete, glass and wood harmony to create a quiet environment. These materials were chosen for their permanent qualities, while the original historical house adds a modern layer.
Internal, the layout allows for easy movement, creating a fine difference between spaces. Liberal open-plun areas encourage connection, as well as changes in soft curves and roofing height that create more intimate nooks to retreat.
Cuisted by modern equipment Karyne Murphy Studio Tilt towards soft textures, natural colors, and minimal compositions, which are strengthening the calm and reflective environment.
A defined element of expansion is its sculpture concrete roof. Its broad curves make a rhythm and tenderness is usually not associated with materials. This roof not only defines architectural character, but also provides practical functions: preserving the house with extreme heat heat, providing thermal mass to energy efficiency, and preparing ideas both above and out.
Expressive Oculus Skylights are punctured as dramatic light sources. They direct the shifting patterns of sunlight throughout the day, which animates the interior with shadows and reflections.
Sustainability is a main principle in the design and joint of the palm house. By reuse of the existing building structure and focusing on new construction on necessary areas, the architect dramatically reduced physical waste and reduced the cost. Inactive design strategies – including orientation, shading, thermal mass and natural ventilation – were integrated from the beginning. Solar panels are hidden within the roof, the water tanks are still accessible, and the landscaping supports food production and biodiversity without compromising.
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photography by Lisa CohenCourtesy of Boverbird.
