Autumn House in Carlton North by Studio Bright

Project: Autumn House
Architects: Studio Bright @studio__bright
Location: Carlton North, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Landscape Designers: Eckersley Garden Architecture @eckersleygardenarchitecture
Photographer: Rory Gardiner @arorygardiner

The Autumn House project, an extension to a Victorian terrace with a 1980’s renovation by architect Mick Jorgensen and a mature elm tree in the backyard, in effect adds a careful layer stitched into and around these constraints. Overlooking the courtyard and now receiving northern light, this new living space is anchored to site with a brick wall that extends right to the front of the site and wraps this new activity space. All thresholds to the courtyards and outdoor spaces are porous and defined by operable glazed doors and windows. By contrast, upstairs and defining the exterior expression is a delicate wedge-like structure that supports climbing planters and a slim garden.

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