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Bournian Court Yard Residence in Strathmore

17 Oct 2022

Architects: FGR Architects

Location: Strathmore, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore

Photos by Peter Bennetts

Bournian Court Yard Residence, Melbourne

Bournian – the Courtyard Residence resembles a rectangular origami of concrete and glass. The project’s ambition is a design of calm expression, heightened experience and seamless function.

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Melbourne

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Melbourne

Concrete geometry and bespoke glass apertures deliver privacy and prismatic delight. An understated street elevation with implied, layered volumes realises a heightened sense of intrigue and wonder. If the streetscape view is largely private, the interiors bloom poetically with a warm materiality.

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Melbourne

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore

A low-rise form contains a masterful series of concertinaed spaces. Adopting the classic Mediterranean model of central courtyard, the house thrives on external privacy and internal experience. Moments of stillness and exuberance exist within this continuum.

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Victoria

Water as wellspring is the focus of the courtyard as oasis. Reflection and delight are contrasted by the monumental energy of matte and polished concrete. Muted surfaces celebrate a sophisticated rawness throughout supported by the evolving dance of light, shadow and reflection.

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Victoria 6

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Victoria

A restrained material palette, notably selected timbers and fine steel windows contribute nuance and elegance.

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Victoria

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Victoria

Despite its heroic elements, the house transcends its gallery-like scale and functions as a series of beautifully proportioned living spaces. Flexible options for opening and closing interiors with sliding glass walls makes for an immersive connection with pool, courtyard and sunlight. Equally the house can be closed down as required to mediate harsh weather and optimize thermal performance.

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Victoria

Concrete walls and overhangs are incorporated for shade and shelter. This design vocabulary of burnished, creamy, concrete finishes flows inside to out often appearing almost luminous in its sculptural force.

Strathmore property design by FGR Architects

Principal living spaces radiate from the courtyard yet offer delight whether fully open to the courtyard, or as discrete spaces. Offering serenity – with plenty of scope for exuberance and play – the Courtyard Residence offers inspired scope for family living.

Modern Melbourne house by FGR Architects

Strathmore home design by FGR Architects

Bournian Court Yard Residence in Strathmore, Victoria – Building Information

Design: FGR Architects – https://www.fgrarchitects.com.au/architecture/

Completion date: 2021

Bournian Court Yard Residence Strathmore Melbourne

Photography: Peter Bennetts

Bournian Court Yard Residence, Strathmore Melbourne images / information received 171022 from FGR Architects

Location: Strathmore, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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