What does it mean for a family home to make life feel simpler, rather than more complicated? Northcote House by Olaver Architecture responds with a design shaped by function, calm and a more deliberate way of living.
Rather than relying on one large open-plan room, the house separates daily life into smaller, more defined spaces. A compact and hardworking plan allows the home to do more with less, creating a footprint that feels both efficient and generous.
Light is carefully managed, while shou sugi ban timber, tactile materials and softened curves give the house warmth and depth. The result is a home that feels calm, rich and simpler for everyday family life.
00:00 – Simplifying Life
00:37 – An Old Edwardian House
02:00 – Layout of Modern Extension
03:36 – Use of Light and Shadow
05:35 – Calm in Shou Sugi Ban Cladding
07:54 – The Gable Form
09:32 – Curves Providing Function
10:02 – Experience of Space
Website article – https://simpledwelling.net/features/northcote-house-olaver-architecture
Related: Brunswick West House by Olaver – https://youtu.be/LLfTcsmbCfU
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Architecture by Olaver Architecture – https://www.olaver.com.au/
Built by Silverstream Constructions – https://silverstreamconstructions.com.au/
Structural engineering by R.I. Brown – http://ribrown.com.au/
Landscape design by Florian Wild – https://florianwild.com/
Filmed and edited by Anthony Richardson – https://www.instagram.com/anthonyrichardson_
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Location: Northcote, Victoria, Australia
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