hello house in melbourne offers a friendly greeting to passersby

hello house in melbourne offers a friendly greeting to passersby
photo by nic granleese
all images courtesy of OOF! architecture

this single storey structure in melbourne has been clad with a painted brick façade that offers a friendly greeting to passersby. designed by local practice OOF! architecture, in collaboration with artist rose nolan, the former victorian shophouse has been reconfigured to the needs of 21st century living. internally, the dwelling serves as an intimate and comfortable retreat, hidden behind the closed elevation presented to the adjacent street.

the brick façade offers a friendly greeting to passersby
photo by nic granleese

an intimate dwelling is concealed behind the closed elevation presented to the adjacent street
photo by nic granleese

the single storey structure serves as an intimate and comfortable retreat
photo by nic granleese

the former victorian shophouse has been reconfigured to the needs of 21st century living
photos by nic granleese

compact living accommodation can be used throughout the year
photos by nic granleese

each area of the design has been carefully considered
photos by nic granleese

project info:

design team
architect: fooi-ling khoo
planning + heritage: david brand
collaborating artist: rose nolan
engineer: a m daly structural & civil engineers
building surveyor: anthony middling & associates

construction team
builder: anthony adams | complete builders insight
bricklayer: r & k fuchshofer
joiner: m & j cabinets
electrician: linked electrical services
painter: all shades painting

photography: nic granleese