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JP Courtyard House in Melbourne
Contemporary Extension to House in Victoria, Australia – design by Baker Drofenik Architects
20 Nov 2019
JP Courtyard House
Architect: Baker Drofenik Architects
Location: Coburg, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This is an alterations and additions project to the existing JP Courtyard House 1940’s single storey solid brick building in a heritage zone. The design retains the integrity of the existing heritage building exterior and interior by taking cues from the existing building.

The new building was built to the south of the existing building and is separated with a central courtyard for light and air to be able to access the new living spaces.
Concrete, bricks and solid timber were used throughout to give a sense of permanence, with the materials adding natural texture and warmth to the spaces. The living space rises up from behind the existing building to access precious sunlight.

Simple rational planning encourages the maximum use of the existing and new buildings, and the close relationship to the outdoors easily extends the liveable spaces to outside.

JP Courtyard House, Melbourne – Building Information
Architect: Baker Drofenik Architects

Existing building retained: 70 sqm

New building area: 66 sqm
Site Planning

The new living areas were designed to open up to a new central courtyard.

The new courtyard shifts ...