ALSACE EXTENTION
BRUNSWICK EAST, VICTORIA
A small extension in Brunswick East designed to celebrate natural light and honest materials. The addition opens to the north with generous glazing and carefully placed skylights, drawing daylight deep into the plan and creating a seamless connection to the garden. A restrained palette of raw brick, exposed timber and polished concrete grounds the space in warmth and texture, allowing the materials to age gracefully over time. Clean lines and simple forms let light and shadow animate the interiors throughout the day, transforming a compact footprint into a calm, luminous retreat that feels both contemporary and deeply connected to its surroundings.
At the centre of the space, an oak kitchen island with a natural stone benchtop establishes a warm, tactile focal point. Its solid form contrasts with the openness of the surrounding plan, creating a balance between presence and lightness.
Natural light from north-facing glazing and skylights washes across the surface, enhancing the material qualities and reinforcing the sense of openness. The kitchen is defined by clarity of form and a quiet, deliberate simplicity.
The bench is conceived as a singular stainless steel element, with the sink moulded seamlessly into the surface to achieve a clean, uninterrupted plane. A folded backsplash extends from the benchtop, reinforcing both function and form.
Above, a minimal shelf integrates concealed LED lighting, casting a soft, even wash across the work surface. The result is a precise, utilitarian detail elevated through careful proportioning and material consistency.
