LOCATION: Maylands, Western Australia

PROJECT TYPE / SERVICES: Residential / Single House / Full Architectural Service

FLOOR AREA: 175 square metres

The site is located on a compact rear battle-axe subdivision lot that allows for a northern aspect. Mike Edwards Architecture were commissioned for a full architectural service for this two bedroom + two bathroom + artist studio two storey house.

The design is compact and affordable while incorporating architectural elements such as double volume dining room & stair spaces.

An open plan living/dining/kitchen space opens on to a north facing covered patio and a steel stair winds up to the upper floor bedrooms and artist studio with it’s own kitchenette/laundrette.

The two bedrooms open into the double volume dining space which has clerestory windows letting in northern light from above. Both the master bedroom and artist studio have highlight glazing.

Designed to allow for rooftop solar and battery storage the house can also utilise rainwater harvesting.

The driveway approach is viewed from the master bedroom and living rooms allowing for passive surveillance.