Wordsmith House, Melbourne Residence, Extended Australian Property, Architecture Images
Wordsmith House in Melbourne
Extended Residential Development in Victoria, Australia – design by Windust Architects x Interiors
9 Oct 2017
Wordsmith House
Design: Windust Architects x Interiors
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Wordsmith House has changed this family home for good.

With one parent working from home, and 2 active young boys, it was clear that this family wanted to significantly improve the way they spent their days. Their starting point was a small pre_loved 1930?s double brick bungalow, and a very tight budget.

As a verbally active family, it was important to incorporate in the design the active use of words; and the storage and presentation of their books.
The client also required spaces that were flexible, and materials that were robust. And they wanted to do this without having to resort to ?open plan? living.

Integration with existing and resolution:

Windust Architects x Interiors extended the line of the existing gabled roof to avoid ?cost heavy? box gutters and roof details. This also allowed for raked ceilings; providing drama, cross ventilation and eventually, the desired separation of living and dining areas.
A ?blackboard? wall is made at the intersection of old and new, providing the space for active words. Opposite in the living areas, are the ?library? walls providing space for stored words; books.
The central circulation transitions sm...