Brodecky

 

Brodecky House is a double-storey suburban infill project in the backyard of an existing residence,
positioned between single and double-storey homes. Built on a narrow site, Brodecky House is designed for accessibility on the ground floor and amplification of the living spaces within. The design is spatially efficient to accommodate the restrictive site conditions and controls while maximising the home’s amenity and meeting the client’s brief and budget.

BRICK BY BRICK – BRODECKY /

BRICK BY BRICK – BRODECKY /

Atlas architects: eco-home infill Axon cladding architecture designed in Melbourne Australia.
Atlas architects: eco-home infill architecture designed in Melbourne Australia.
 

The design blurs the threshold between indoor and outdoor, making the dwelling adaptable for multiple uses. The pitched nature of the home is offset by large openings, creating deep eaves and window sills. This enables the home to take full advantage of its corner position on the block, and engage with the street outside.

Atlas architects: eco-home infill architecture designed in Melbourne Australia.
 

A dark silhouette above the textural reclaimed brick base mediates the differences in height of neighbouring buildings while maintaining individuality and openness. Vertical fibre cement cladding and shiplap timber settle the home into its surrounding suburban context. Screens and a cantilevered pergola break up massing in the outdoor living space and soften the transition from the warmly toned bricks to the building’s silhouette.

Brodecky House is a unique example of suburban infill; a response to suburban development that is sustainable and integral to Australia. This project has a small footprint on land that was previously unused. Rather than demolish the existing home, we encouraged our client to retain and utilise their backyard space to accommodate a new dwelling for downsizing.

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