Fusion House / Dankor Architecture

Fusion House / Dankor Architecture - FacadeFusion House / Dankor Architecture - Image 3 of 15Fusion House / Dankor Architecture - Beam, HandrailFusion House / Dankor Architecture - Lighting, Windows, Facade, BeamFusion House / Dankor Architecture - More Images+ 10

Melbourne, Australia
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Dan Korman
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AMERIND, BLACKBUTT DECKING, BLACKBUTT SOLID TIMBER, BLACKBUTT TIMBER BATTENS, Timber Revival, WALK 'BLACKBUTT' VENEER
Fusion House / Dankor Architecture - Lighting, Windows, Facade, Beam
© Dan Korman

Text description provided by the architects. The overall feeling of the house is dynamic movement – the façade is on a steep angle slicing into the existing dwelling and pulling away from the original building. The idea behind the proposed three bedroom extension to a single story 1970s single story brick dwelling, was to embrace the original design while simultaneously creating a bold new, contemporary, form. We wanted to create a tension between the ‘old’ existing condition and proposed ‘new’ addition.

Fusion House / Dankor Architecture - Image 3 of 15
© Dan Korman

To continue the tension between the original built form and the new extension we designed the timber lining boards on an angle, slicing into the 1970s plastered walls. Timber battens on the ceiling and interior walls created a contrasted the white monochromatic interior of the original dwelling.

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Finally, we wanted to create a seamless transition between interior and exterior. To achieve this we designed the cavity sliding doors to seamlessly recessed into the façade and open each bedroom directly onto the yard.

Fusion House / Dankor Architecture - Windows, Facade, Deck
© Dan Korman

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Cite: "Fusion House / Dankor Architecture" 22 Jun 2018. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/896359/fusion-house-dankor-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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