Sympathetically renewing and extending an
existing mid-century home in Caulfield North, RSB
Residence was an opportunity to contribute to an
area of Melbourne renowned for its mid-century
housing.

For this reason, the primary approach to the
architectural intervention was one of sensitivity
and restraint, opening up living areas in this
four-bedroom home whilst retaining the lowslung,
single level presentation to the street. The
preservation and enhancement of the landscaping
areas and courtyards were treated more as outdoor
rooms rather than traditional gardens.

The robust and minimal materiality of the exterior
is carried onto the interiors through the use of
simple grey granite slab flooring, and the use of
full height panels to conceal cabinetry and doors.
A space of more intimate scale and proportion, the
family room employs a palette of warm neutrals
and soft inbuilt seating, contrasting the crisper
lines of the building’s interior.

Site area: 569 sqm
Floor area: 630 sqm