‘ilma grove house’ by andrew maynard architects in northcote, australia all images courtesy andrew maynard architects

 

 

 

melbourne-based practice andrew maynard architects has completed ‘ilma grove house’, a small extension project to a heritage home in northcote, australia. conceived to minimize the family’s ecological footprint, the design heavily revolves around passive solar efficiency and the promotion of a sustainable lifestyle.

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house exterior view

 

 

 

taking advantage of the north-facing backyard, the geometrical structure sits behind the existing building without invading the house, avoiding extra costs in demolition and reducing construction waste. the recycled-brick facade features strategic openings to maximize sun penetration, resulting in an oblong s-shaped face with deep overhangs over the generous windows. the tangible boundary between the inside and outside has been blurred by bringing in elements of the gardens indoors through potted portions on the floor.

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house (left) facade treatment (right) outdoor area

 

 

 

the new extension houses a new dining and kitchen area which is defined by a strip of roof lights that run along the ceiling of the layout. a generous lounge area finished in locally sourced bluestone faces out to the backyard with hinging, floor-to-ceiling windows. the upper level features a master bedroom which leads up to a roof terrace overlooking the city to the south and the dandenong ranges to the east. solar panels installed above the structure helps further reduce the household’s energy costs.

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house interior view of lounge

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house views of interior garden within living space

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house dining space

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house upper level master bedroom

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house spiral staircase

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house solar panels on roof top level

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house view from terrace

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house night views

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house overall view at night

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house

schematic diagrams

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house sustainable design

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house passive solar gain

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house site plan

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house floor plan / level 0

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house (left) floor plan / level +1 (right) roof plan

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house cross section and details

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house east elevation with house

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house west elevation with house

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house north elevation

andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house (left) west elevation (right) east elevation