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Architects: Circle Studio Architects
- Area: 197 m²
- Year: 2024
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Photographs:Jade Cantwell
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Manufacturers: Big River Group, Eco Timber, Miele appliances
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Lead Architects: Yvonne Meng
Text description provided by the architects. Peeking above a 1915 Edwardian cottage sits a white curved shell, a contemporary extension to a weatherboard home in a heritage pocket in inner-west Melbourne. Cereus House brings light, height, and flow to the existing dwelling through the addition of two curved forms that overlook the north-facing backyard. The clients wanted a solid, thermally comfortable home with bright spaces and a connection to the outside. It needed to accommodate working from home, be a sanctuary for retreat, and connect to the couple's property behind for when family and friends visit. A part of the brief was to retain an oversized cereus cactus in the backyard's east.
