Middle Park House by Mitsuori Architects is a renovation and addition to an existing Victorian home in inner bayside Melbourne responds to the changing needs of an active, growing family and creates flexible and relaxed spaces for them to inhabit for many years to come.
This project includes renovations to the existing historical building and the addition of a double storey extension to create a multi-zoned family home.
Aesthetically, the new building was to remind them subtly of family holidays to the beach, hence the use of natural materials and timber throughout.
The new addition merges into the existing house to reduce visibility from the street and minimise its impact on the rear garden and neighbouring properties.
The existing rooms are transformed into a master bedroom area with new ensuite discreetly inserted between the existing building and boundary wall. An open study area and feature stair are set within a sculptural double height void which becomes a transition point between old and new.
The new addition features a large open plan living space at ground level and a children's zone on the first floor.
A spacious living and entertaining space is designed to allow flexibility of furniture arrangement and features a full width sliding glass wall opening onto a rear terrace and garden.
Natural materials and textures are used throughout the project. These include durable Australian Ironbark timber cladding and screens, polished concrete floors, stone and timber are used internally to create comfortable, robust and low maintenance spaces.
Soft whites, muted colour tones, natural timbers and dark polished concrete are used to create a sophisticated yet relaxed urban family home.
