Fitzroy North House / buck&simpleSave this picture!© Marnie HawsonHouses•Melbourne, Australia Architects: buck&simple Area Area of this architecture project Area:  162 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021 Photographs Photographs:Marnie Hawson Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  Astra Walker, Autodesk Revit, CDK stone, Caroma, Dulux, Fibonacci , Paul Agnew Designs, Phelan Interiors (Joiner), Skyrange, TOVO Lighting, Tongue n GrooveMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. Located on the traditional lands of the Kulin people, this Fitzroy North home is nestled within a typical inner-north suburban street. Thoughtfully integrated landscaping ensures privacy in the front yard while concealing an urban oasis at the rear. buck&simple's role in transforming this family residence was to reimagine its core living areas, fostering a seamless connection between the house and its lush backyard retreat.Save this picture!The original home bore the marks of time, with high ceilings and timber floors that creaked gently underfoot. However, a stark contrast existed between the airy, light-filled front rooms and the later, cluttered renovations at the rear. The redesign sought to bring a sense of calm, order, and spatial hierarchy back into the home, creating a clear delineation between functional spaces while supporting the dynamic lifestyle of its owners.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!A key intervention was the re-establishment of the kitchen as the heart of the home. The existing layout hindered the homeowners' ability to cook and entertain simultaneously. By relocating the cooktop to the island, the new design fosters a social atmosphere, enabling interaction while preparing meals. The living spaces were also repositioned to embrace the natural outlook, strengthening the relationship between the interiors and the surrounding greenery.Save this picture!To further enhance comfort and energy efficiency, a combination of resilient, tactile materials was employed. A terrazzo tile floor grounds the home, offering excellent thermal properties and durability, while blonde herringbone timber flooring softens the atmosphere in quieter spaces like the bedrooms. Blackbutt veneer joinery was incorporated throughout, maintaining a consistent timber aesthetic and harmonizing with the owners' beloved bespoke master bed. Fixtures in brass and black finishes complement the detailing in the steel doors and lighting, ensuring a cohesive palette.Save this picture!The transformation of the rear living areas introduced a striking feature fireplace, black steel-framed doors that help retain warmth, and a circular skylight that invites natural light deep into the space. The back wall was replaced with expansive sliding glass doors, creating an uninterrupted flow between the indoors and the newly landscaped garden, designed in collaboration with Inge Jabara Landscapes.Save this picture!Save this picture!What made this project truly successful was the synergy between the architectural team and the client—a relationship built on trust and a shared commitment to design excellence. The result is a thoughtfully curated family home that balances function, warmth, and aesthetic consistency, delivering a refined yet inviting space tailored to its inhabitants' active lifestyle.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this officebuck&simpleOffice••• Published on April 12, 2025Cite: "Fitzroy North House / buck&simple" 12 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029011/fitzroy-north-house-buck-and-simple&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream