Australian architecture studio BKK Architects has created Keep House, a home in Melbourne that plays with levels of privacy to stay connected to nature but separated from the nearby public parkland.
The home, which was designed for a couple and their teenage children, is located on a wedge-shaped plot of land next to suburban parkland. Named after a castle keep, Keep House was designed to provide privacy while taking advantage of the views of the nature that surrounds the site.
BKK Architects designed Keep House to connect the clients to nature while giving them privacy
"It's a really unusual site that can feel quite exposed but we also wanted to take advantage of that," BKK Architects principal Simon Knott told Dezeen.
"We talked a lot about the idea of protective space," he continued. "When you're as exposed as this house, it's important to be able to have that protective barrier." The home features a tall black chimney and a concrete outer wall
Elevated slightly above street level for privacy, the home is formed of three wings arranged in an angular C formation surrounding a native garden courtyard. This form provides a barrier between the home and the parkland while ensuring that most of the spaces are connected to an outdoor area.
A concrete-clad outer wall separates the house from the public land, while a concrete chimney that tapers towards its peak adds extra height to the structure.
A timber ceiling adds warmth to the kitchen and dinin...