Located in regional Victoria, Australia, the Blackwood Studio project was designed as two separate structures (garage and studio) positioned around the existing home to create a sense of ?community? between the structures, whilst providing privacy to the front of the existing dwelling through a central courtyard.

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Architects: Adam Kane Architects

Location: Blackwood VIC 3458, Australia

Architect In Charge: Adam Kane Architects

Area: 93.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Adam Kane

Builder: Hardwick Build Co

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From the architect. Located in regional Victoria, Australia, the Blackwood Studio project was designed as two separate structures (garage and studio) positioned around the existing home to create a sense of ?community? between the structures, whilst providing privacy to the front of the existing dwelling through a central courtyard.
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The painting studio, positioned closer to the existing home, provides a sense of separation without isolation for the owner/artist. The architect believed placement of the new buildings was also important to create a sense of arrival for guests, whilst maintaining a line of sight between the dwelling?s entry and the road. The buildings? positioning whilst deflecting the wind, was critical in directing views towards the surrounding gardens. Orientation of the dwellings also needed to consider inte...