K2 House Melbourne Property
K2 House, Melbourne Building, Australian Property, Victoria Real Estate Architecture, Images
K2 House in Melbourne
2 Aug 2021
Design: FMD Architects
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
K2 House – Melbourne Residence
K2 House is the second stage upper floor extension to a renovation completed by fmd architects in 2008. The original brief for a young bachelor, was revised to now meet the needs of a young family with pets. The clients wanted to maintain the initial design intent while adding further versatile spaces to a bustling home.
The original design intent, of angular forms deriving from the tight planning constraints, extends through the upper floor of stage 2. This cohesion of external and internal forms are further expressed through the light reflecting faceted internal elements being expressed on the dark exterior with triangular metal cladding and geometric forms wrapping around both the deck area and new build.
The perforated metal elements providing both privacy, shelter and shade whilst creating a sense of depth and transparency to the extension.
The sites constraints draw lines through the building, creating reference points to inform the large triangular window and bar joinery in the new upper floor lounge. This idea continues through the bathroom, stair balustrade and joinery details creating dynamic and structural spaces through the house.
As with the former renovation, retaining the existing building footprint was a key consideration, as o...
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