Fringe Dweller

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Fringe Dweller embraces its presence on the fringe of the parklands, balancing its historical context with its future as a nurturing family home.

 

• Sculpted extension transforms a weatherboard cottage into a dynamic intergenerational family home
• Balances openness and privacy with focus on shared family areas and personal retreats
• Respects heritage context and enhances connections to Quarries park

 

In true Melbourne fashion, Fringe Dweller didn’t skimp on sustainability. The house boasts high-performance glazing, passive heating and cooling, and a rainwater tank that’s all about giving back to the garden. Materials were sourced locally, with plenty of Blackbutt timber making an appearance. And yes, that warmth you feel? It’s not just from the hydronic heating system—it’s the sense of history, place, and care that permeates every corner of this home.

 

Architect: Mihaly Slocombe
Builder: Dimpat
Photographer: Tatjana Plitt
Country: Wurundjeri

 

Houses Awards 2025 – Shortlist: House Alteration and Addition over 200 square metres

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