Victoria
The owners of Garden House in Mount Eagle Estate loved their property and garden, but the house lacked light and outdoor connections, and the centre was dark, wasted space. Having lived in the home for more than 20 years, they came to Zen Architects wanting a design that brought them closer to their garden.
While the 1930s heritage façade gives no hint to what lies behind, all is immediately revealed upon opening the front door. Taking inspiration from the curvilinear roads and teardrop shaped reserves of the subdivision, we sculpted a curved glass facade into the living area.
Drawing light and nature deep into the floor plan, the glass void brings the clients close to their garden from all living spaces, as the interior expands around it.
Luke Rhodes, Project Architect
Ric Zen, Design Architect
Ben Harris Gardens, Landscape Consultant
Floyd Energy, ESD Consultant
Keith Patrick & Associates, Structural Engineer
Peter Andrew Barrett, Heritage Consultant
Red Textas, Building Surveyor
Richmond Lighting, Lighting Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
