Brunswick House / Christopher Botterill - Australia


From the architect. Located in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne the home is positioned amongst an eclectic mix of residential and industrial building typologies. Purchased as a derelict shell, the building has been recycled using modern spatial arrangements, materials and a strong focus on sustainability.

At the front of the house the two main bedrooms have been retained with a shared robe dividing the rooms. Bathroom and Kitchens areas have been centralised allowing the Living spaces to open out to the garden space and roof deck above. Above the Bathroom is a study/bedroom that is open to the living areas and provides access to a storage space in the roof. The decommissioned fireplace has been retained to support the open roof structure and provide space for the concealed pantry and wine cellar.

Architects: Christopher Botterill
Location: Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Area: 92.0 sqm
Year: 2011
Photographs: Christopher Alexander