In a Nutshell

© Tess Kelly

Architects: Austin Maynard Architects · Office Profile

Location: Melbourne VIC, Australia

Design Team: Andrew Maynard, Mark Austin, Kathryne Houchin

Area: 255.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Tess Kelly

Builder: Sargant Constructions

Landscape Architect: Landscape Architect

Engineer: R. Bliem & Associates

Quantity Surveyor: Cost Plan

Building Surveyor: Code Compliance

Pool Contractor: Out From The Blue

Site Area: 514m2

© Tess Kelly

From the architect. In a NutshellThe site is neighboured by huge houses. We were asked to provide the family with ?just the right amount of space?. By creating large openings and generous connections to the garden we aimed to make this modest-sized house feel abundant and broad. The result is a home that is almost half the size of its neighbours without compromising liveability.
© Tess Kelly

 The Largest houses in the worldAustralian homes are the largest in the world. This is a significant problem for Australia. A stable economy, aspirational culture and relatively flat topography have enabled Australians to occupy homes that are far bigger than they require. Melbourne?s flat landscape, loose topographical boundaries and rap...