Damian Rogers Architecture

The Leaf House

Damian Rogers Architecture
20. April 2017

PROJECT DETAILS

Location
Melbourne, Australia

Architect
Damian Rogers Architecture

Structural and Civil Engineer
Maurice Farrugia and Associates

Interior Decoration and Design
Resident Avenue

Builder
DuoBuilt

Size
250 m2

Photo: Alessandro Cerutti (All photos courtesy of BowerBird)

The play of sunlight filtered by the trees embraces the building as part of the landscape. The glazed roof floats as if it were a leaf on a tree branch and connects the interior to the external landscape, capturing views of the trees and sky. The dwelling will continually change with the landscape. The roof is utilized as an edible garden adding a deep intrinsic soul to the space, expanding the understanding of how a suburban dwelling can function and what it can give back. There is a harmonious warmth between the old and the new. It feels as though the building has evolved over time.

Street view (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)
Street view (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)

The brief was to provide a new living dining and kitchen space linking the existing house and studio while fully renovating both existing building. The client also wanted to have enough garden space to plant a vegetable garden.

Roof garden (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)
Extension and existing (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)

The extension reconnects the dwelling with nature, from the play of sunlight filtered by the trees to the glazed roof which connects the interior to the external landscape. Inspired by the client to live sustainably, it was essential to give back to the landscape what would be lost. The roof is utilized as an edible garden adding a deep intrinsic soul to the space. The owners rarely buy vegetables these days. Beyond the building’s function it also seeks to inspire a lifestyle choice of sustainability through the connection and inspiration of its contextual landscape. The angled glass blurs the lines between the roof and walls, to continually enhance the visual connection with the garden at both levels. Reconnecting with nature will inspire sustainability.

Stair to roof garden (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)
Extension (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)
Lounge (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)
Lounge (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)
Lounge (Photo: Alessandro Cerutti)
Site plan (Drawing: Damian Rogers Architecture)
Ground floor plan (Drawing: Damian Rogers Architecture)
First floor plan (Drawing: Damian Rogers Architecture)
Existing floor plan (Drawing: Damian Rogers Architecture)

PROJECT DETAILS

Location
Melbourne, Australia

Architect
Damian Rogers Architecture

Structural and Civil Engineer
Maurice Farrugia and Associates

Interior Decoration and Design
Resident Avenue

Builder
DuoBuilt

Size
250 m2

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