Victoria Road Residence, Hawthorn East home photos, Melbourne residence design
Victoria Road Residence in Melbourne, Australia
20 August 2024
Design: Chan Architecture Pty Ltd
Location: Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia
Photos by Elise Scott
Victoria Road Residence, Melbourne Property
Situated on a heritage-graded street in Hawthorn East, this project seamlessly blends the enduring charm of a double-fronted Victorian terrace with contemporary design to create a multi-generational family home.
The original front section of the house has been carefully preserved, repurposed as three bedrooms, a study, and two bathrooms. Beyond the historic facade, a modern extension reveals a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area – designed as the central hub for family gatherings. A glazed hallway wraps around the new swimming pool, guiding you to a rear structure that houses a self-contained residence for elderly parents, a double garage, and a staircase leading to a dedicated children’s retreat.
A key design challenge was to bring natural light into the south-facing rear living spaces. This was achieved by integrating two internal courtyards, a large kitchen skylight, and a butterfly roof form with north-facing highlight windows, ensuring a bright, inviting environment throughout the year.
The interior design features a palette of natural blackbutt flooring, dark timber-veneered joinery, and large-format porcelain benchtops, with timber battens and mirrors adding layers of texture and visual interest.
In line with a strong commitment to sustainability, the project incorporates passive design principles to reduce energy consumption and minimize its carbon footprint. Key sustainable features include highly insulated double-glazed windows, extensive thermal insulation in walls and roofs, and high-performance building wraps to limit air leakage. The result is a home that remains comfortable year-round with minimal energy requirements.
Victoria Road Residence, Australia – Property Information
Architects: Chan Architecture Pty Ltd – www.chanarchitecture.com.au
Project size: 444 sq. m.
Site size: 680 sq. m.
Completion date: 2023
Building levels: 2
Photography: Elise Scott
Victoria Road Residence, Victoria, Australia – information / images received 200824
Location: Hawthorn East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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