Photography by Peter Bennetts
MODO (Michael Ong Design Office) have designed an addition to a home in Melbourne, Australia, that accommodates the home owner’s lifestyle, one that revolves around their garden and spending time outdoors as much as possible.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
After clearing the backyard that included a small lean-to structure, the designers decided to build a stand alone structure, that is connected to the original home via a central passageway.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
The ‘tunnel’ has been designed to transition between the old and the new, using salvaged brick and a glazed sliding door that opens to a grassy area.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
Here you can see more of the original home.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
The new addition is home to a kitchen, pantry, dining area, seating space, bath and laundry.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
The roof line is in the shape of an asymmetrical butterfly roof, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the interior.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
The addition opens directly to the courtyard and garden, which are located on either side.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
Inside, you can see how the ceiling is consistent with the angles of the roofline.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
Furnishings haven been kept minimal throughout.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
Photography by Peter Bennetts
Photography by Peter Bennetts
The bathroom is filled with light from the upper windows.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
At night, the space is lit up like a lantern.
Photography by Peter Bennetts
