The West End House occupies a rare fragment of previously undeveloped land in the historically dense inner-city suburb of West End. Located on a tight site the residence maximises light and ventilation while nestling smartly into the existing streetscape.
The residence attempts to re-invent the housing type particular to the area and provides an alternative solution for single residential development that improves upon existing amenity within the constraints of an historically dense neighborhood.
The concept for the West End House is all about the section — rather than relying on light and ventilation from the sides, the plan and section are arranged to open to the front, back and above.
“Recycled structural timber joists and hangers are expressed, defining the intimacy of living areas…”
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