K2 House is the second stage upper floor extension to a renovation completed by FMD Architects in 2008.
The original brief, for a young bachelor, was revised to now meet the needs of a young family with pets.
The clients wanted to maintain the initial design intent while adding further versatile spaces to a bustling home.
The original design intent, of angular forms deriving from the tight planning constraints, extends through the upper floor of Stage 2.
This cohesion of external and internal forms is further expressed through the light reflecting faceted internal elements being expressed on the dark exterior with triangular metal cladding and geometric forms wrapping around both the deck area and the new build.
The perforated metal elements provide privacy, shelter, and shade whilst creating a sense of depth and transparency to the extension.
The site’s constraints draw lines through the building, creating reference points to inform the large triangular window and bar joinery in the new upper floor lounge.
This idea continues through the bathroom, stair balustrade, and joinery details creating dynamic and structural spaces through the house.
As with the former renovation, retaining the existing building footprint was a key consideration, as outdoor spaces were already limited re-planning within the envelope to achieve the required spatial and environmental considerations were major drivers behind the design approach.
Hence the dwelling went vertical with a first-floor extension including a new living space, deck area, and bedroom with a walk-in robe.
In order to fit within Council setback requirements and adhere to street sightlines, the extension is concealed from view from the street, internal areas are worked into the existing roofline, maximizing all available space.
The project’s growth and versatility is a testament to the enduring merits of quality design, by utilizing the existing house envelope along with strategic skylights and angled ceiling lines – the extension enables the dwelling and family a new life whilst maximizing the footprint of a small property.
Project Details
Completion Date – 2017
Project Team
Architecture
FMD Architects
FMD Architects is an architectural practice with extensive experience in architecture of varying scales, types, and budgets.
The core work of the practice is boutique commercial, hospitality, and residential work.
The focus on specific projects enables a high level of client service as well as an intense design process with rigorous detail.
Photography
Peter Bennetts
Peter’s work regularly features in the Australian publications Architecture Australia, Artichoke, Belle, Inside, AR, Monument, inside, and Vogue.
He is a frequent contributor to Wallpaper, Frame, Mark, Dwell, Domus, Casabella, and other international publications too.
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