Located on a small block in Northcote, this sustainable contemporary extension interacts with the elements and allows the owners to live in their garden.

There is a reason most residential blocks are rectangular, so imagine coming across a triangular site that is wedged between a train line and a laneway.

We as humans have an almost instinctual desire for a connection to nature, but sometimes we focus too much on our homes to shelter us from the environment that we forget to connect.

What if you can experience the same emotions and benefits of being in a forest, but at home?

The clients wanted their home to better connect with the natural environment, so biophilic design principles were incorporated.