Located in the Victorian seaside suburb of Brighton, Brighton House is a sophisticated family home that maximises living space and the surrounding gardens. Responding to the clients’ briefs, Hecker Guthrie has imbued a sophisticated family home with hints of the clients’ tastes and world travels. Melding the modern and historical together, the architects have divided Brighton House into two zones, keeping the heritage form at the front and the contemporary extension to the rear.
From the front of the sophisticated family home, the interior design adds a layer of charm and character. The structure has been renovated with care so that the original elements shine alongside the contemporary additions. In the modern section, light and space is introduced through large windows and doors to the gardens. Yet through its unique implementation, the natural light does not overpower the extensions but instead works with each design element.
Drawing from the clients’ travels for inspiration, Brighton Residence is crafted from rustic materiality, limestone and timber joinery. In addition to wanting an extension of space, the clients also desired a level of connection to nature and the sky. Each window within the home provides glimpses of nature or skies above, connecting the owners to the outside no matter the weather.
Built in between the old home and new extensions, an American Oak staircase by S&A Stairs takes advantage of the double height void and shines through the home like a form of art. With its smooth curves, the staircase complements the soft and sophisticated interior design choices made by Hecker Guthrie and turns an otherwise forgotten part of the home into one of its most memorable moments. As a sophisticated family home, Brighton Residence is a home that offers its owners a space to find reprieve while being surrounded by all that they love.
00:00 – Introduction to the Sophisticated Family Home
00:35 – The Brief
01:02 – The Process and the result
01:19 – Split Between Heritage and Modern
01:36 – Appealing Aspects of the Home
02:04 – A Walkthrough of the Contemporary Part of the Home
02:24 – A Southern Italian Aesthetic
02:50 – Framing Nature Through Windows
03:30 – An Insight into The Staircase
04:29 – Proud Moments
05:00 – Evoking Joy
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Photography by Shannon McGrath.
Architecture by Cera Stribley Architecture.
Interior Design by Hecker Guthrie.
Build by Lawler Property Services Co.
Landscape Design by Normark.
Landscape Construction by Alchemy Landscaping.
Stairs by S&A Stairs.
Filmed and Edited by Cheer Squad Film Co.
Production by The Local Project.
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