DESIGN / BRIEF

A new three-storey addition was proposed for an existing unit in Ivanhoe. The proposal takes inspiration from contemporary Brazilian architecture, whose dramatic cantilevering forms and openness take advantage of surrounding views and integrate with the landscape.

New living areas are located in more open/transparent spaces at ground level to draw nature in, while private areas are located in more solid, cantilevering elements above. The staggered forms are contained within a regular expressed grid structure and a feature pond aims to help draw reflected light into the new living areas.

The proposal aims to incorporate green walls and use rugged, earthy materials such as cor-ten metal cladding, to create a relatively low-maintenance building that blends with the natural surroundings to create an urban oasis.