HGHOUSES
138 | AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN
<light well, bathing the interiors with natural light, says
Matt.Withitsvastwallsofstackingglass,thecourtyard
also provides cross ventilation and helps to regulate the
home’s temperature.
Upstairs,behindthemainbedroom,Mattcreatedan
ensuite and walk-in wardrobe in what had been the second
bedroom,thenaddedtwonewbedroomsintheextension,
oneoverlookingthelightwellandtheotherwithaview
outtothereargarden,makingthreebedroomsintotal.
Forging a connection between inside and out, an
elongated20mconcretebanquette–pouredinsitu–inthe
livingareaseeminglycontinuesthroughtheframeless
glass and becomes the barbecue bench. Timbers used
inside and out further connect the spaces.
Colourandtexturealsoprovideunitybetweentheexterior
andinteriorandtheoldandnewsectionsofthehouse.
Darkandlighttones,togetherwithnaturalmaterialssuch
asbasalt,marble,off-whiteconcreteandlighttimbers
appear throughout. Together they provide cohesion while
creatingatimelesshomeforthisfamilytoenjoy. #
MattGibson Architecture+Design,Collingwood, Victoria;
(03) 9419 6677 or mattgibson.com.au.
THE LAYOUT
Living
GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
Laundry
Deck
Courtyard
Dining
Bath
Bed
Formal dining
Formal living
Studio
Bath
Garage
Kitchen Bed
Balcony
Wardrobe
Bath
Bed
Entrance