Expansive glazed surfaces are sandwiched between simple concrete volumes to form the minimal facades of this house in Melbourne by Davidov Partners Architects (+ slideshow).

Locally based Davidov Partners designed the property for a couple preparing to live on their own after their children had moved out, who wanted a home where they could entertain visiting friends and family.

The LSD Residence has a plan devised to make the most of its site. Located in the city's Toorak district, the awkward plot decreases in width from 12 metres at the front to eight metres further back.
"The aim was to make both inhabitants and visitors unaware of the change in width," architect Robert Davidov told Dezeen. "The perceived width of the property is maximised through the careful consideration in the programming of both levels."
The narrowing of the plot is made less noticeable by dividing the plan into three blocks, separated by two glazed interstitial spaces that contain the entryway and stairs, and a kitchen, bar and outdoor terrace.
From the street, the building's facade is arranged as a series of concrete-lined volumes, with the garage on one side positioned next to a glass-fronted study concealed behind a walled garden.

Upstairs, the master bedroom features full-height glazing that extends from below floor level to the parapet line, to ensure uninterrupted views from inside. Black venetian blinds incorporated behind the windows ensure privacy levels ...