If you think that plain plywood is only suitablefor rough finishing, this remarkable house will make you change your mind. And we will share with you the secret of what helps inexpensive material look interesting and make life easier Passers-by on a modest street in the suburbs of Melbourne probably stop to admire this welcoming house. Welcoming in the literal sense - the bricks on its wall form the word Hello, with a narrow window inscribed in the letter O.
The building was previously a store built inVictorian era, it now houses an apartment and art studio. The owners are a young couple, open to everything new and fond of their neighborhood, a picturesque mix of 19th-century buildings, brick apartments from the 1960s and 1970s, and small warehouses. The welcoming house has found its rightful place in this environment and has undoubtedly pleased its neighbors.
Few people think about how their home will fit intoarchitecture of the area or at least the street, and this makes the living environment much more harmonious than simply installing a high fence, behind which it is easy to hide. Why not make the same fence part of the overall idea? As for the comfort of living, the interests of residents and observers are successfully taken into account in the project. First of all, the former display case was bricked up, leaving no chance for privacy for the residents, and the bedroom and bathroom were moved to the far zone of the site. A convenient garage door separates the courtyard from the street.
Idea with brick letters "hello"compensates for the fact that the house is hidden from the view of passers-by - now it literally invites you to pay attention to it, stop and enter into a dialogue with the design. The authors are the Australian studio OOF! architecture, and the wall with the welcome is the work of the artist Rose Nolan.
Rose Nolan, artist A native of Melbourne, RoseRose loves to use stylized text and the simplest materials in her work. Her signature style is ironic slogans made in white and red colors, and she is inspired by the revolutionary ideas of Russian modernism in the context of Australian everyday life. Rose lives in the Russian quarter of Melbourne and has repeatedly visited Russia in search of inspiration. The unusual façade hides an equally interesting inner life. The owners preferred to invest not in materials, but in the technical skill of those who worked with them, and in thoughtful design. This is the whole secret of the fact that the rooms, finished with inexpensive plywood and brick, look like a million. The combination of industrial ceiling structures made of dark metal and light gray polished concrete floors makes the industrial style cozy. A neutral color palette, open plan and floor-to-ceiling windows help to create a light-filled space. Moreover, this is a house where, according to the owners, it is warm in winter and easy to breathe in summer - the air circulates perfectly, without encountering any obstacles.
used in the decoration of walls, ceilings,The closed cabinets and the kitchen island are also made of it. Why is this a practical and relevant idea? The sheets are easy to process - they are durable and flexible. Uniformity does not cause boredom at all, because the pattern of each section is unique and created by nature itself. Plus, this design is environmentally friendly and literally breathes lightness. The owners of the house work in the creative field, maybe that's why they were primarily interested not in the external gloss and prestige of the interior, but in the opportunity to realize their dreams and "play" with unusual textures. Another non-standard material - polished concrete in the floor finish - goes well with light wood and dark metal. By the way, all surfaces are easy to clean and wash - they are treated with special compounds that repel moisture and dirt. The room is divided by a sand-colored linen curtain. We are accustomed to walls separating the recreation area from the cooking area, but in such an elongated house they would cause claustrophobia. The curtain is a solution that allows you to manage the space depending on the goals: make it more intimate for family recreation or welcoming for a party. The original brickwork behind the open shelves is an interesting background for books, small items and souvenirs.
Matte white walls of this contrasting bathroomThe room is balanced by the shine of the black tiles; the shower mixer and tap are also designed in an unusual dark color - this allows you to avoid diluting the strict graphic design with metal inclusions. A large mirror creates a feeling of spaciousness. Plywood is also used here, it is used to decorate , and this unexpected solution adds warmth and lightness to the laconic interior. Consider decorating the bathroom using just two classic, perfectly matching tones, and choosing accessories and details will become a very simple matter. And an unusual ceiling finish - for example, wallpaper or wood - will visually stretch the limited space, give it intrigue and coziness.
The "welcoming building" project was in developmentmore than five years — this is how the circumstances of the customers developed. The result demonstrates a wonderful combination of external and internal beauty, outrageous and practical solutions, allowing the house not only to be convenient for the owners, but also to add something new to the history and appearance of the entire area. oof.net.au, vivons-maison.com
