Brighton Bunker, Melbourne Building, Australian Folly, Architecture Images
Brighton Bunker in Melbourne
Garden Structure in Victoria, Australia – design by Dan Gayfer Design, architects
13 Feb 2017
Brighton Bunker
Architects: Dan Gayfer Design
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Brighton Bunker

The rear area of this residence did not meet the requirements of a highly active family. With foresight in mind, the area was reconfigured to provide amenities for four children, parents and friends. The project includes a refurbished outdoor living area, lap pool & spa, timber pool lounge, poolside ?bunker?, powder room and recreational areas.

What was the client’s brief for the project"

The brief was to essentially provide a larger living area for dining and entertaining whilst ensuring enough space was retained for a spa, 12m lap pool, covered retreat (bunker), powder room, storage and lawn terraces.
Amenities were to be incorporated for both adults and children so everyone could stay in the same location for hours without having to go somewhere else for a spa, a swim, something to eat etc. Even the powder room means you don?t have to go inside the house to shower or use the toilet. Parents wanted to be able supervise the kids and their friends at all times, even during large social events.

Despite being exterior focused, the project brief and scope meant that it was in fact a significant house renovation, thus approached accordingly.

What was t...