Wilgah Residence is a bold, colourful, contemporary addition to a heritage home. A once closed off, claustrophobic home, has now been transformed into an open, bold contemporary family home...

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

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From the architect: Designed for a young family who host many events and BBQs. The brief was to create a house that could host a large group of people, whilst still feeling intimate when it was just the family. Connection to the yard and outdoor spaces was also critical.

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

The addition features a green metal shroud with vertical battens, labelled the 'green screen' by the clients. It functions on many different levels. It acts as a privacy screen for the adjoining neighbours, a solar protection from the Northern Sun, and also is designed to be seating which catches the mid morning sun. The result is a crisp, bold, contemporary facade.

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

The design borrows colours, textures and patterns from the original fabric, but uses them in a contemporary language which compliments the home. Bold Greens in the interiors as well as textured stucco render are a feature of the home and is a consistent nod to the original form.

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Architect: DOOD Studio
Location: Saint Kilda East, Victoria, Australia
Year: 2024
Project size: 250 sqm
Site size: 346 sqm
Photography: Tatjana Plitt

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence by DOOD Studio

Wilgah Residence is a bold, colourful, contemporary addition to a heritage home. A once closed off, claustrophobic home, has now been transformed into an open, bold contemporary family home...

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