‘Tunnel’ Links Cottage in Australia to Modern Addition

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‘Tunnel’ Links Cottage in Australia to Modern Addition Posted: 05 Jan 2016 06:00 AM PST MODO (Michael Ong Design Office) completed the renovation of Tunnel House, a double-fronted cottage in Hawthorn, Australia, just outside Melbourne. The clients, who are avid gardeners, wanted the home to offer a variety of outdoor opportunities. “Our first approach was to remove the awkward rear lean-to,” the architects said. “Instead of extending from the existing house, we decided to build a stand-alone structure and connect the two spaces with a central passageway.” This created a powerful visual contrast between old and new. A new living area was placed between the rear garden and the new courtyard. This modern social zone can be completely opened up to the outdoors, thanks to the expansive sliding glass doors. “The concept consists of four key elements: the existing front house, the tunnel, the pavilion and the voids,” the architects said. “Each of these elements are designed to be formally understood separately, but knitted closely together to work with each other.” Intervention to the original four-room house was kept to a minimum. The modern addition incorporates a kitchen, pantry, dining room, living room, bathroom and laundry room. The asymmetrical butterfly roof, raked ceiling and high windows draw natural light inside the home. [Photography by Peter Bennetts] The post ‘Tunnel’ Links Cottage in Australia to Modern Addition appeared first on Freshome.com.

Eclectic Penthouse in Belgium Reveals Surprises in Every Room Posted: 04 Jan 2016 01:05 PM PST This eclectic penthouse in Ghent, Belgium, was designed by creative agency DIFT. The four-bedroom apartment, dubbed WATT, had been vacant office space on the top floor of a three-story building. Its interiors combine vintage and contemporary elements. In the living room, a modular sofa takes center stage. Original chairs — including one suspended from the ceiling — were placed around it, creating an eclectic mix of styles. In the kitchen, industrial influences add a commercial feeling to the space. Each bedroom has its own well-defined personality, with large windows drawing natural light inside and offering extensive city views. From wall decals and sculptural elements to interesting decorative accents and lighting, this eclectic penthouse is full of surprises. Which design elements do you like the most? [Photography by ROS] The post Eclectic Penthouse in Belgium Reveals Surprises in Every Room appeared first on Freshome.com.

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