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South Yarra Void House

Andrew Child Architecture

Photography Tatjana Plitt

Words James Lyall Smith

Andrew Child South Yarra ©tatjana Plitt1076

In Order To Increase The Economic Value Of The Home, As Well As The Quality Of Living For The Family Of Four.

Andrew And His Team Restore An Elegant Victorian Home To Its Former Glory By Introducing A Sense Of Contemporary Drama Into Th

Andrew Child And His Team Endeavoured To Pay Respect To The Existing Building By Retaining As Much Of The Original Architectur

Andrew Child And His Team Were Committed To Making The Space More Environmentally Sustainable

Completely New Windows Served To Bring Increased Natural Light Into The Home And Theatrical Metal Elements

Immediately Andrew And His Team Set About The Design Process With A Sense A Passion

In A Further Step To Make The Home More Energy Efficient All Windows And Doors Were Replaced And Refitted With Double Glazing

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More Environmentally Friendly And Modern Insulation System Was Provided Throughout

The Clients Engaged Andrew Child Architecture To Breath New Life

The South Yarra Void House Is A Residential Alterations And Additions Project By Melbourne Based Architect Andrew Child.

The Team Integrated A Number Of Strategic Alterations And Added A Small But Necessary Side Extension

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In The Process Expertly Merging The Contemporary And Traditional Architectural Elements.

Key To The Design Was The Removal Of An Upper Level Bedroom To Create A Visually Exquisite Double Height Dining Space Below

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The Home Is A Fine Example Of Australian Contemporary Architecture And Interiors.

Were Inserted Into The Building Fabric Of The Existing Rear Addition In Order To Reinvigorate The Spaces

Instilling A More Positive Mood Into The Space Through Increased Contact With The Outside Environment.

Maximise The Full Potential Of The Solid But Ultimately Uninspiring Existing Rear Extension From The 1970’s

The Existing Rear Extension Received A Thorough Refurbishment And In The Process A More Environmentally Friendly And Modern In

This New Focal Point For The Home Created A Genuine Sense Of Drama Amongst The Relatively Modest Ceiling Heights Of The Old Ad

Elegant Double Fronted Single Storey Victorian Home

Enthusiasm Indictive Of The Unique Design Opportunity They Had Been Provided With.

Future Sale Or Lifestyle Adjustment And Andrew Child And His Team Helped To Maintain An Excellent Example Of Traditional Victo

Ultimately The South Yarra Void House Project Provided A Family Of Four With A Visually Pleasing Contemporary Living Space

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Andrew Child Architecture Is An Australian Architectural Studio Based In The Inner City Melbourne Suburb Of Fitzroy And Led By

South Yarra Void House By Andrew Child Architecture

In Order To Increase The Economic Value Of The Home, As Well As The Quality Of Living For The Family Of Four.

Andrew And His Team Restore An Elegant Victorian Home To Its Former Glory By Introducing A Sense Of Contemporary Drama Into Th

Andrew Child And His Team Endeavoured To Pay Respect To The Existing Building By Retaining As Much Of The Original Architectur

Andrew Child And His Team Were Committed To Making The Space More Environmentally Sustainable

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South Yarra Void House

Andrew Child Architecture

Photography Tatjana Plitt

Words James Lyall Smith

Project Specification

Project Name: South Yarra Void House

Project Type: Residential ,

Location:

Lead Architect: Andrew Child ,

Area: 190m²,

Project Year: 2018 ,

Photographer: Tatjana Plitt

Builder: Stage 2C Constructions ,

Architects: Andrew Child Architecture ,

Engineers: Stantin Consulting Engineers ,

Published 5 February, 2019

Photography Tatjana Plitt

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