Albert Park Terrace infuses a sense of self-correction in a run-down Victorian terraced house, mimicking the sense of home with gestures of privacy and introspection. Albert Park Terrace is a familiar and familiar story that needs to remain connected to the past and history while injecting fresh, contemporary relevance into the space. Luke Fry architecture and interior design embed soft, calm hues that cover the home with cohesive elements, ensuring consistency and flow to support each space. Introducing natural light can also be a transformative element while, at the same time, ensuring privacy. Luke Fry's architectural and interior design uses the proportions of the original residential setting and the interior volume of the loft, achieving a high degree of emphasis through blocks of colour.
Recessed glass is used as a key mechanism for diffusing and softening light, as well as adding a veil of privacy to the occupants. Subtle textured features ripple through the interior of the patterned glass, creating a sense of movement. As the previous two-brick extension added to the original character of the house, the new work remains relatively on the upper floor, adding the master bedroom and laundry room. The kitchen was redesigned and a common hue was adopted throughout the space, bringing each space together through shared combinations and commands.
The fusion of old and new requires coordination to achieve balance. Greater exposure to the natural northern lights was a key element of the design, as a clean and linear approach was adopted in the new insert. The new and the old express themselves in opposition, not in competition. While the house is situated within narrow walls, long and sloping on its site, the upper level offers the opportunity to connect with the wide street outside the element. A similar reed glass language also reflects the way the interior is done, with joinery and cornice following.
- Architect: Luke Fry
- Interiors: Luke Fry
- Photos: Timothy Kaye
- Words: Bronwyn Marshall
- Copy: The Local Project