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Mountview Road Residence, Malvern

The subtle, stacked limestone house is a contemporary reinterpretation of a traditional building. The design responds to the clients’ brief for a warm, intimate family home with a sense of establishment. Distinguishing a main house from the modern extensions employs a zoned planning strategy to create a feeling of hierarchy through the spaces.

The front house embraces the proportions of a traditional Victorian house to create intimate spaces and the unique detailing draws from the decorative techniques and quality craftsmanship of that era. Delicate stonework, fine metal gate, concrete lentils and vaulted ceilings create a distinct initial impression.

In contrast, the extended zones are characterised by a dark bronzed metal cladding, open layouts and expansive glazing. Carefully considered lines of sight enable visibility and connectivity through multiple rooms to the landscaped gardens.

Combined to compose a comfortable balance of new and old typologies, the zones ultimately provide a useful variation in functionality.