The façade of Angle House gives little away as to what’s inside. And that is very much the point. The family wanted a subdued exterior that provided privacy and seclusion from the streetscape, and an interior that slowly revealed itself, provoking a sense of surprise. Beyond the restrained black-painted timber and white brick façade, the interior is warm and playful with light and spacious volumes, birch ply joinery and pops of colour.
The angled form and geometries of the house are inspired by the clients’ appreciation for compact, brutalist Japanese architecture and are a solution to the constraints of the site – the setbacks, overlooking and orientation and the awkward, sloping block. A lightwell in the peaked roof draws light into the living room and maximises winter sun. The bedroom on the second floor takes advantage of the view, while the children’s bedrooms to the rear connect to the garden.
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Exploring the project in-depth enables us to deliver the unexpected and go beyond your expectations. We start with discussions and site visits and investigate what you need and want to achieve. Then taking a step back, we’ll research the context of your project and identify ways to make a positive contribution to the local community and neighbourhood. Examining the existing materials and architectural history helps us gain valuable insights and develop innovative solutions.
Through our open, collaborative approach, we’ll guide you through the design and build of your project from concept to completion, taking the time to make sure our design decisions are clear and logical and you’re informed about what’s going on. We believe client involvement and ideas lead to bespoke and tailored outcomes, resulting in buildings and spaces designed especially for you.
Our designs have a firm foundation in reality. It’s essential that our projects are not only visionary but also functional and feasible. We’ll meticulously investigate all constraints and requirements, whether related to planning rules and regulations or time and budget, to ensure the project is achievable and practical.
Sustainability and quality are ingrained in our work, and every project integrates first principles: orientation, passive design, insulation and air tightness. We advocate for adaptive re-use to minimise environmental impact. We strive to build smaller and better, creating more structures and spaces that are long-lasting and more efficient.
Through our holistic approach, we’ll consider interiors and exteriors together, and many of our projects call for one-of-a-kind elements and details, such as custom furniture, objects and lighting. These bespoke additions – designed in-house and manufactured by our team or local artisans – help achieve a unique and cohesive vision for your project
2024
Australian Interior Design Awards
2024
ACT Institute of Architects Awards
2023
Eat Drink Design Awards
2023
ACT Institute of Architects Awards
2022
Master Builders Awards
2020
Master Builders Awards
13 Wiluna Street,
Fyshwick ACT 2609
02 6176 3438
hello@mymymy.com.au
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