Balwyn North · City of Boroondara
Volume, light and a sloping site
A two storey family residence on a north-facing 664 m² block, built around a 6.3 m ceiling over the main living area.
5
Bedrooms
5.5
Bathrooms
2
Offices
4
Cars
664 m²
Site
606 m²
Building
01 · The site
Working with the slope
A north-facing 664 m² block in Balwyn North that falls 2.2 m from side to side.
- Slope worked into the design rather than levelled out
- North-facing block
- Four-car garage hidden behind timber batten cladding
02 · The design
Marble, brick and timber
A refined facade that combines stone, brick, timber and metal in a clear palette.
- Light face brick (Larsen)
- White render
- Marble tile cladding
- Timber battens
- Laser-cut metal screens
- Monument (black) window frames
- 3 m ceilings on both levels
03 · Inside
A 6.3 m living space
The ground floor opens up around a full-height void with floating stairs and an internal garden.
- Open plan living under a 6.3 m ceiling
- Floating timber stairs lit by a 4 m window to a private courtyard
- Kitchen and dining with an extra-large butler’s pantry
- Glass-enclosed wine cellar
- Upstairs: separate lounge with kitchenette, suited to multi-generational living
04 · Outside and upstairs
Pool, alfresco and suites
Large corner sliding doors open the living zone to the alfresco and pool.
- Alfresco with outdoor kitchen and in-ground pool
- Extra-large master suite with walk-in robe and balconies
- Five bedrooms, each with walk-in robe and ensuite
- Two home offices
At a glance
Project Facts
LocationBalwyn North, City of BoroondaraProject typeResidenceSite664 m², north-facing, 2.2 m cross-fallBuilding area606 m² (65.2 squares)Layout5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 2 offices, 4 car garage, 2 floorsOur roleBuilding design, construction documentation, project management
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