Kelkan architecture
architects
'Lets Talk' was created in 3D CAD from a narrative about a place for retreat. "In a changing world my home is more than just shelter, but a retreat for safety, privacy, for comfort and peace of mind. A personal place to regain synergies, barriered from the outside world." The architecture sets boundaries and defines spaces, using clarity, strength and references to where you are. Importantly, there is connection.
Kelkan architecture 2architect@kelkan.com.au, 03 9380 6372, 657 Station Street North Carlton Vic.
We achieved a highly functional, modern, 3 bedroom family home, with lots of light, high ceilings, outdoor living space, upper level balcony, storage space, and a sense of heritage. The design is highly efficient in the way it it utilises limited site space. Budget restraints, streetscape heritage, overlooking, overshadowing of neighbours, and sustainability are built into the design response.
Eventually, with the design worked out, the project documented, permits obtained and the builder selected, work started and the building began to materialise. Everything except the heritage walls and chimney were demolished. New work is supported on deep foundations below the reactive clay, for improved stability. The building is now completed and occupied.
1. Kitchen and butler's pantry 2. Main bedroom heritage style 3. Heritage cornice 4. Powder room 5. Roof light with winter sun 6. Controlled overlooking 7. Children's bedroom 8. Main bathroom 9. The long hall 10. Kitchen 11. Kitchen, 3m ceiling heights, polished concrete floor 12. Skylights 13. Family hub share room 14. Looking over the balcony to heritage chimney and skylight
1. The old building, as it was from the rear 2. Most of the house is demolished. The remaining walls are propped for stability 3. Preparations and reinforcement for the concrete floor slab 4. The slab is poured and framing begins 5. Scaffolding for upper level work 6. Upper level framing 7. Electrical, heating, cooling and plumbing services hidden within a crowded frame 8. Stairs installed 9. Scaffolding removed to reveal windows and cladding
