Australian Architect Masters The Force For Vader House
By Joe Wertz
Constructed within high walls created long before restrictive zoning rules would have prevented them, Andrew Maynard‘s Vader House expands upon a Victorian-era shell, mixing modern lines and materials with existing period masonry. New construction on the Melbourne, Australia home centered around a playful outdoor courtyard, which became the new focal point of the home. Portions of the existing structure were removed in favor of glass or slat-roof elements, which brings natural light into the home’s darker core. Bright red stairs bisect the living room/kitchen space, mirroring red accents throughout the contemporary house and glass tiles installed in the bathroom. [via contemporist, photos by peter bennetts]
