With the number of notable artworks that adorn its walls, it should be no surprise that Villa Glen is the home of a successful Melbourne-based art advisor and curator. The art connoisseur engaged local studio
A Heritage Revival
Coupled with the client’s appreciation for art and design was her appreciation for history; “she understood that she was a custodian of a grand old building that warranted a respectful approach,” Lucy says. Originally built in the 1930s, Villa Glen had sustained two major renovations before Lucy Clemenger Architects intervened – both of which lacked proper consideration for its heritage. Thus, introducing materials and features that referenced the home’s history while still representing a clear departure from the original fabric took precedence.
This project is one of the first for Lucy Clemenger Architects as a studio (commencing in 2016) and forms part of a series of heritage revivals in the Melbourne area. It embodies the studio’s careful use of space and materials to create a highly functional contemporary family home.
The Palette
The home’s colourful and opulent material palette takes cues from 1930s
Space Spotlight: The Sitting Room
The heritage house was carefully replanned to include a spacious new kitchen, family room, home office and – what Lucy names as her favourite part of the home – a vibrant sitting room adjoining the dining room with double french doors, a stone fireplace and baby blue walls. “It is a delightful room that tells the story of the home; a robust heritage structure layered with warm interior materials and details,” Lucy says. The delicate glass artwork that hangs above the fireplace, ‘Ho! Keum River’ by Lee Kyoung-Hwa adds a tranquil feel to the space – accentuated by the glass chandelier that hangs from the ceiling.
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