Palm House Reavakens A 1940s Suburban Home in Australia

Drawn in a residential lot in Victoria, Australia, Palm It shows that the obsolete home can feel that it is sensitive to satisfy developing needs of modern family life – without deleting his history. Designed by Leeton Pointton Architects + InteriorsThe project inhales a new life into the post-war suburban residence that has become tired, dark and turned off from outdoors.

In the heart of the project is a basic belief in working with what exists. Instead of resorting to complete demolition, architects decided to keep most of the original structure. This choice is not only reduced influence on the environment, but also enabled the design team to strategically assign resources – improving key functional spaces such as kitchen, pantry, laundry and communal life zones. By doing this, the new intervention becomes a focused, high-quality addition, not parse.

The new extension, is suitably described as a “garden room,” serves as the heart of the house. Setting a carefully couried landscape, adding encompasses its environment through expansive glazing, creating a seamless transition between internal and exterior. As one moves through the original part of the house, a framed view through the arched portal gradually reveals a pavilion filled with light and lush garden.

This newly established relationship with outside marks the transition from the original character inside the house. Natural light, previously absent, now flooding live areas. Garden views are extended in all directions, and ventilation flows with ease – quality that significantly improves comfort, wellness and joy of everyday life.

Despite the complex spatial language palm, its material palette remains refreshing simple. Concrete, glass and wood work in accordance with the creation of a modern but soothing environment. These materials were selected for their permanent qualities, while adding a modern layer to the original historical house.

Played, the schedule allows easy movement throughout the creation of shaded differences between spaces. General surfaces of the open plan encourage connection, together with gentle curves and changes in ceiling height that form more intimate withdrawal nodes.

Modern furniture couriered Karine Murphy Studio Lean with soft textures, natural shades and minimalist compositions, enhancing a quiet and contemplate atmosphere throughout.

The defined element of the extension is its sculptural concrete roof. His rattles are creating rhythm and softness that is not usually associated with the material. This roof not only defines an architectural character, but also serves practical functions: preserving the house from excessive summer heat, providing heat mass for energy efficiency and framing views and forwards and out.

Expressive obvious roof regulations that called roofs, act as dramatic light sources. The direct switching of sunlight forms during the day, animating the interior with shadows and thinking.

Sustainability is the basic principle in design and adding Palm House. Re-installing the existing structure of construction and focusing new construction on basic areas, architects dramatically reduced material waste and reduced costs. Passive design strategies – including orientation, shading, heat mass and natural ventilation – are integrated from the beginning. Solar panels are stealthy in roof form, water tanks are hidden, and landscape supports food production and biodiversity without endangering aesthetics.

For more information on Palm House or Leeton Pointton Architects + Interiors, Visit leetonpointin.com.

Photography Lisa Cohenthe kindness of the Boverbird.

Caroline Williamson is the editor-in-chief of design milk. It has BFA in a photo with SCAD and can usually be found searching vintage trenches, working in the transverse words of the New York Times in the pen or processing playlists on Spotify.