Located in Melbourne’s north-east growth corridor, this residential development delivers 4 contemporary double-storey houses within a quiet residential zone. The project responds to a suburban context defined by low-scale dwellings, integrating a clear and balanced architectural language that sits comfortably within its surroundings.
Each dwelling is organised with a deliberate spatial hierarchy, with living areas grounded at street level and private zones positioned above. The massing is carefully composed to read as a solid base with a lighter upper volume, creating clarity in form and proportion. Individual double garages are integrated seamlessly, maintaining a consistent streetscape rhythm.
Materiality reinforces this structure. A light grey brick base provides durability and a grounded presence at ground level, while the first floor is expressed in charcoal metal cladding with matching window shrouds. This darker upper layer visually recedes, allowing the building to settle into its context with restraint and balance.
Landscape is used as a softening layer throughout the site. Green planting mediates between built form and street, contributing to a more relaxed and liveable environment while enhancing privacy and outlook.
The result is a refined residential outcome that balances contrast and cohesion, delivering homes that feel both architecturally clear and comfortably grounded.
Stage: Permit Received
Location: North-East Melbourne
