coy + yiontis connects suburban melbourne home with timber crafted extension
all images by peter clarke

 

 

 

designed as an urban home to cater to the daily needs of the multi-generational family; architecture practice coy + yiontis restored and extended this heritage home located in a suburb in melbourne. the project required an approach that re-established the property’s street presence, where the disfigured victorian weatherboard home was rejuvenated and a more contemporary addition was added to accommodate the extended family. 

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbourne
a courtyard sits at the core of the home, with glass passageways connecting the two sections of the residence

 

 

 

with the existing building restored, the strategy adopted showed the house being divided into two discreet buildings – old and new – distinguished by a large central courtyard and reconnected by a glazed passageway. clad in timber, the new two-storey extension defines the rear of the property. at ground floor an irregular open plan of living space, paved in travertine naturally flows out to the exterior terrace through sliding doors and the second-level accommodates the bedrooms. light-filled and efficiently planned, the home carefully balances the existing and the contemporary; cultivating a comfortable and serene home for the residing family.

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbourne
the living space with high ceilings presents views of the new extension

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbournespacious and filled with light, the home has been renovated

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbournetimber detailing has been used throughout

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbourne

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbournea private pool has been added, with the glazed hallways providing views of the different sections of the home

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbourne

coy yiontis architects house 3 melbourne