The compact, interwoven family home

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This modest home makes the most of a small section, delivering a snug family space that opens up to the sun

Wood slats line the upper level of this architecture, deck, elevation, facade, house, outdoor structure, real estate, residential area, siding, brown — Wood slats line the upper level of this home, in a contrast with the corrugated cladding

The angled roof is certainly unique - The architecture, facade, home, house, property, real estate, black

This roof serves a dual purpose, allowing light architecture, backyard, cottage, daylighting, elevation, estate, facade, farmhouse, home, house, property, real estate, residential area, siding, brown

The angled wall lets light in - The ceiling, daylighting, estate, floor, flooring, hardwood, house, interior design, laminate flooring, living room, lobby, loft, property, real estate, wood flooring, gray, brown

A bathroom of contrasts, this space features black architecture, interior design, real estate, brown

A clerestory window illuminates the olive and grey cabinetry, countertop, interior design, kitchen, living room, real estate, room, gray

The central living area is open and airy architecture, ceiling, daylighting, house, interior design, living room, lobby, loft, real estate, gray

A feast for the eyes, this kitchen features architecture, ceiling, countertop, daylighting, floor, flooring, hardwood, house, interior design, kitchen, laminate flooring, living room, loft, real estate, wood, wood flooring, gray

This deck is perfectly suited to the Australian architecture, daylighting, deck, house, outdoor structure, pergola, real estate, roof, shade, wood, brown

A hanging light provides the focal point for architecture, ceiling, dining room, hardwood, house, interior design, living room, real estate, table, window, gray

A large bookshelf separates the hallway and living bookcase, furniture, interior design, living room, property, real estate, shelf, shelving, gray

Another view of the living area - Another ceiling, daylighting, floor, flooring, house, interior design, living room, property, real estate, gray, brown

Architect: Zen Architects

From the architect: A rear addition to an existing double fronted period home in West Brunswick, The Nest consists of a new open plan living area and a mezzanine.

The client’s brief specified that the kitchen should be the focal point of the house with all family rooms interacting with this area. The solution came in the form of a nest-like mezzanine studio that floats above the living area. Underneath the canopy of a dramatic, north-facing raked roof, the mezzanine facilitates interaction between each room in the house while still allowing separation of spaces for privacy, acoustics or thermal comfort if required.

The angled roof is certainly unique architecture, facade, home, house, property, real estate, black — The angled roof is certainly unique

The result is a compact, interwoven house that respects its surrounding environment whilst enhancing the passive solar performance of both the old and new sections of house and interaction with outdoor spaces at the rear.

Story by: Trends Staff

Photography by: Emma Cross

19 Sep, 2017

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