Kelvin House by FMD Architects in Melbourne, Australia

Project: Kelvin HouseArchitects: FMD ArchitectsLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaPhotography by: Peter Bennetts

Kelvin House by FMD Architects

FMD Architects revitalized a single-facade terrace house in Melbourne, Australia through the Kelvin House renovation project. The objective was to create a modern and spacious interior while maximizing natural light. To achieve this, FMD Architects reconfigured the internal spaces to create a continuous flow with a direct view from front to back. The design also includes a unique north-facing triangular terrace that provides shade from the western sun. The kitchen connects with the triangular terrace shape, creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor spaces. As a result, a modern and functional home was created that blends contemporary and traditional design elements.

The objective was to renovate the existing single-facade terrace house and build a new terrace that maximizes north light penetration and protection from the western sun.

A triangular terrace oriented to the north was developed. A vertical enclosing structure was incorporated into the planter box on the western side. The vertical slats of the fence run along the surface of the box and up the roof structure, framing and enclosing the terrace.

Internal spaces were reconfigured to create a continuous flow of space with a direct view from front to back through a linear passage.

A large black furniture block structure defines the transition from old to new spaces. This block contains a bathroom, washing machine, study, shelves and kitchen.

The kitchen expands along the island on the kitchen countertop, forming triangular shapes that echo the terrace shape and establish a dialogue between interior and exterior spaces.

–FMD Architects