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Built between 1880 and 1895, Fairfield Courtyard House has been reimagined by Taylor Knights with a stunning contemporary concrete and glass extension that connects the home more intrinsically to its surrounds.
Located in the leafy suburb of Fairfield in north-east Melbourne, Fairfield Courtyard House is the primary home of a couple on the brink of retirement. Although a rear extension was added to the 19th-century residence in 1980 ¬– the first move to open the house up to the charm and tranquillity of its suburban environment – the couple engaged Melbourne architect Taylor Knights to develop a deeper sense of connection between the house, the garden and the nature beyond. The floor plan was to remain intuitive and the interior finishes easy to maintain. Sustainably sourced hardwood, polished plaster and concrete would establish an enduring material palette and calming atmosphere.
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Taylor Knights created a stunning contemporary extension at the rear but simultaneously honoured the home’s original architecture by retaining the form of the front four rooms. Here, facets of the traditional decorative palette are celebrated, including stained-glass windows, an ornate cement wall detail, a slate roof, chimneys and fireplaces. Additionally, an existing arch detail has been extruded by 120 centimetres in length – crafted using polished plaster, the striking feature references the original hallways while drawing residents and guests through to the refreshed living spaces.
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The distinction between the older and newer foundations is emphasised by a large courtyard garden in the centre of the home, which floods the interior with light and air. Seen from the main bedroom, ensuite, walk-in robe and hallway, the courtyard serves as a ‘seasonal backdrop’ to life inside the residence. Another pavilion further encourages the owners to engage with nature. Adjoining the kitchen, living and dining areas, this outdoor space is covered by a coffered ceiling that functions as a large-scale skylight. The flooring, burnished concrete with a mosaic inlay, not only complements the off-form and bush-hammered concrete of the pavilion structure, but also connects two pristine gardens. To the north of the house, a substantial wall ensures privacy.
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Throughout Fairfield Courtyard House, robust and timeless materials highlight the craftsmanship apparent in both its original and contemporary elements. Applying architecture to the task of natural connection, Taylor Knights establishes an aesthetically consistent home that strongly relates to the outdoors.
项目名称 | Fairfield Courtyard House
Project Name | Fairfield Courtyard House
设计团队 | Taylor Knights
Design Team | Taylor Knights
项目地址 | 澳大利亚墨尔本市费尔菲尔德区
Location | Fairfield, Melbourne, Australia
项目摄影 | Derek Swalwell
Photography | Derek Swalwell
Taylor Knights是一家位于墨尔本的建筑师和室内设计师事务所，专注于精致且富有灵感的住宅和商业设计。我们的项目遍布维多利亚州的大都市区和乡村地区。在我们所做的一切中，我们都力求在建筑设计体验与持久享受、热情和自豪感之间达到完美的平衡，这些情感都源于我们所创造的空间。通过精心管理空间的流动性、光线和质感，我们努力丰富建筑的漫步体验——即穿越建筑空间的旅程——从而增强感官体验。
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