South Yarra House by Pandolfini Architects, Northcote House by LLDS and Connected House, Kew, by Architects EAT, have been short-listed for 2024 architecture awards. Pictures: Rory Gardiner; Tom Ross, Derek Swalwell.
A boat-inspired house rocking a DJ nook and a home designed for Judo champs are among the residences vying for two of Victoria’s most prestigious architectural award programs.
The 2024 Australian Institute of Architecture (AIA) Victorian awards and the Houses Awards showcase the most innovative designers, and have revealed sky-high home prices are driving people to redesign residences so their adult children or even their parents or grandparents can live their longer term.
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But more eye-catching entries up for the gongs include a Brunswick address by Topology Studio where the owners ordered a ship-like house that suited the idea of living centred around a galley, to recapture an earlier stage of their life when they lived on a boat.
In Kew, architect Albert Mo’s updated a mid-century family house to include a cantilevered drawbridge that opens the living room up to the great outdoors.
Brunswick Galley House, designed by Topology Studio, has been short-listed for both the 2024 Australian Institute of Architecture (AIA) Victorian awards and the Houses Awards. Picture: Thurston Empson.
The conceptual inspiration for the house centred around a galley, as the owners had previously lived on a narrow boat. The kitchen even features a DJ nook.
Kew’s Connected House, by Architects EAT, is a circa-1950s mid-century home originally designed by architect Peter McIntyre. Current owners, architect Albert Mo and his family, have added a cantilevered living room. Picture: Derek Swalwell.
Opening up the room to enjoy some sunshine. Picture: Derek Swalwell.
Nervegna Reed Architecture’s four-level Richmond “Judo House” was designed for martial arts-champion parents including a former Olympic competitor who wanted a basement where they could teach their children the sport.
And in nearby South Yarra a residence designed by Austin Maynard Architects was designed to a brief of no hallways or corridors and sculptural tree-trunk-style bathroom spaces.
Nervegna Reed Architecture created Judo House, in Richmond, for judo enthusiasts who wanted a space where they could teach children the sport. The basement became a multi-use space with martial arts as its core activity. Picture: John Gollings.
Inside Judo House which features wood panels and raw concrete materials. Picture: John Gollings.
Austin Maynard Architects were the brains behind this South Yarra property. Picture: Tess Kelly.
The abode reflects the owners vision for a wellness-enhancing home that is both architectural and inspirational. Picture: Tess Kelly.
AIA Victorian Chapter president, David Wagner, said the features were great examples of the unique touches that design professionals could bring to builds.
“Architects are always thinking outside the box of ways to make things fun,” Mr Wagner said.
Judges for both sets of awards have noted emerging trends such as an emphasis on sustainability, preserving the history of non-heritage listed dwellings and multi-generational homes.
Peninsula House, Flinders, was described as an “artistic architectural response to Australia’s coastline”. Wood Marsh Architecture designed the home. Picture: Timothy Kaye.
Designed by Plus Architecture, R.Iconic in South Melbourne stands 31-storeys tall and includes five townhouses, 435 apartments, 15 sub-penthouses and a penthouse. It includes a private park designed by landscape architect Paul Bangay, pool and two dining pavilions. Picture: Andrew Wuttke.
This Fitzroy North house, the brain child of Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, is home to a family of six who wanted to celebrate the site’s heritage while adding space and bringing it into the current day. Picture: Derek Swalwell.
Houses Awards’ jury chair Alexa Kempton said housing becoming less affordable had led more people to request houses with space for their adult children, older parents, or even grandparents.
“Also, one of the trends we really spotted this year was architects and clients trying to retain a house which isn’t heritage-listed,” Ms Kempton added.
“The cost of materials and labour at the moment makes building a very expensive exercise, and there’s an economic benefit as well as environmental benefits.”
LLDS’ quirky design in Northcote described as “an upside-down house with a hall-like interior” and roof garden. Picture: Tom Ross.
Cape Schanck by Studio Goss was designed in response to the ruthless weather of the local area. The house incorporates a series of sheltered courtyards and spaces that frame views of sunsets and the rolling hills beyond. Picture: Willem Dirk du Toit.
Point Nepean House, a concept from Pandolfini Architects, was carved into a steep undulating landscape on the shores of a man-made lake. Picture: Tasha Tylee.
This distinctive dwelling in Melbourne’s northeast, designed by STUDIOFANG, boasts a white sawtooth facade. Picture: Marnie Hawson.
Mr Wagner added that the push towards sustainability included using more timber, less plaster and paint, and more solar power generation.
The 2024 Victorian AIA award winners will be announced on June 7 and the Houses Awards in August.
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