South Yarra House / Pop Architecture + Beatrix Rowe Interior Design

The core idea for the renovation of this dark and run-down Edwardian house was to maximise natural light.  The Client’s brief stipulated an efficient floorplan over a single level which prioritised ‘light and flow throughout’, ‘respect for the Edwardian features’ as well a preference for ‘curved edges’ and ‘real materials’.  The interrogation of this brief led to a strong passive design philosophy and further exploration of the core idea via strategically placed glazing and the effect of light on curved forms and carefully selected materials.