Concrete house Melbourne

Located in the suburb of Maribyrnong, close to inner Melbourne Australia this house designed by FGR Architects has a composed elegance that challenges many conventions in Australian domestic architecture. The three storey dwelling embraces the opportunity of its site, turning itself ‘upside down’ with the bedrooms and service spaces on the lower floors rising to a spacious and bright open living area under the retractable glass roof with panoramic views and a glass fronted rooftop pool.The simple materials pallet consisting of concrete, glass and steel demonstrates the impact that an architects strong affection for brutal materials combined with precise and delicate details can be transformed into an elegant space.