West End House / Richard Kirk Architect
West End House occupies a rare fragment of previously undeveloped land in the historically dense inner-city suburb of West End. Located on a tight site the residence maximises light and ventilation while nestling smartly into the existing streetscape.
© Scott Burrows
Architects: Richard Kirk Architect
Location: West End, Australia
Area: 144.0 m2
Project Year: 2015
Photographs: Scott Burrows
© Scott Burrows
From the architect. West End House occupies a rare fragment of previously undeveloped land in the historically dense inner-city suburb of West End. Located on a tight site the residence maximises light and ventilation while nestling smartly into the existing streetscape.
© Scott Burrows
The plan takes cues from contemporary apartment design to organise space. Generous timber framed openings are provided to expand on internal volumes, borrowing external space and extending views. Light and ventilation are maximised in section, opening spaces further and provide framed views of the sky and adjacent landscape.
© Scott Burrows
Plans
© Scott Burrows
Materially the residence is a contemporary interpretation of the architectural language typical of the area ? the timber framed worker?s cottage. Timber screening to the street and upper level bedroom affords privacy to the interior while maintaining light and ventilation. Internally the timber ...
© Scott Burrows
Architects: Richard Kirk Architect
Location: West End, Australia
Area: 144.0 m2
Project Year: 2015
Photographs: Scott Burrows
© Scott Burrows
From the architect. West End House occupies a rare fragment of previously undeveloped land in the historically dense inner-city suburb of West End. Located on a tight site the residence maximises light and ventilation while nestling smartly into the existing streetscape.
© Scott Burrows
The plan takes cues from contemporary apartment design to organise space. Generous timber framed openings are provided to expand on internal volumes, borrowing external space and extending views. Light and ventilation are maximised in section, opening spaces further and provide framed views of the sky and adjacent landscape.
© Scott Burrows
Plans
© Scott Burrows
Materially the residence is a contemporary interpretation of the architectural language typical of the area ? the timber framed worker?s cottage. Timber screening to the street and upper level bedroom affords privacy to the interior while maintaining light and ventilation. Internally the timber ...
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