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Campbell St House, Kew, Australia by Chan Architecture

Project name:
Campbell St House, Kew
Architecture firm:
Chan Architecture
Location:
Kew, Melbourne, Australia
Photography:
Tatjana Plitt
Principal architect:
Anthony Chan
Design team:
Brett Hudson
Collaborators:
Interior design:
Chan Architecture
Built area:
353 m²
Site area:
621 m²
Design year:
2021
Completion year:
2023
Civil engineer:
Wright Design
Structural engineer:
Wright Design
Environmental & MEP:
Landscape:
Lighting:
Supervision:
Robson Master Builders
Visualization:
Tools used:
Construction:
Brick Veneer
Material:
Timber Frame
Budget:
$1.2m
Client:
Bill and Sue Cutler
Status:
Completed
Typology:
Residential › House

Chan Architecture: Concealed behind a front wall made of handcrafted bricks, the front façade of the house sits long and low on the block, a clean and modern form with sharp detailing and a palette of exposed steel, concrete-lined walls and timber battens.

As you step through the front entrance the ceiling dramatically angles towards the east, allowing natural sunlight to illuminate the main living and kitchen areas. These spaces seamlessly connect to the internal courtyard through stacker sliding doors, providing both a spacious recreational area and a source of natural light, ventilation, and a green outlook for the main living space.

Moving towards the rear is a home office with a direct view into a workshop dedicated to BMW rally cars – a life-long passion of the clients. This well-equipped workshop can house up to four BMWs and boasts a double-height space with two vehicular car hoists.

Inside, the interiors have been thoughtfully designed to provide each space with warmth and texture while maintaining clean lines with high ceilings. The materials included dark-stained timbers, natural marble stone, and a palette of neutral colours.


By Alfredo Gonzalez

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