* Residential Architecture: Nicholson Residence by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
Posted by the editors on Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Residential Architecture: Nicholson Residence by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design: “Australian architect Matt Gibson designed the Nicholson Residence in Melbourne, Australia…This renovation involved the renovation of a Federation single fronted terrace (house) within a heritage overlay including the provision of a series of first floor level spaces that cantilever deep into a previously treed rear of the site. The rear addition presents as a long, tall timber-clad tube wrapped around the remaining existing boundary walls and cleared out GFL interior..The newer works provide a more generous engagement with the exterior and garden foliage via extensive use of glass and continuity of material externally. A whimsical and artistic ‘giving back’ to the parkland legacy is provided at first floor level in the form of a steel sheet external graphic ‘appliqué’ and internal decal..This provides texture and interest for both interior and exterior whilst enabling a functional Planning outcome preventing overlooking to neighbours. The colour and material palette is deliberately restrained so as not to compete with the exterior, or with the family’s accumulated artwork and furnishings..” Extensive glazing, natural light, skylights, black window framing; interesting materiality and interior volumes; indoor / outdoor sensibility..
See our posts on two other homes by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design:
- Residential Architecture: Shakin Stevens House by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
- Residential Architecture: Kooyong Residence by Matt Gibson Architecture
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