LDS II Residence Melbourne Courtyard Reimagined Through Light and Bras

The LDS II Residence is located in the North District of Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia. The overall design was led by Davidov Architects, and the interior soft furnishings were handled by Hecker Guthrie Studio. The project integrated and renovated two adjacent independent houses to create a standalone family residence with a total area of approximately 1,300 square meters. The original building footprint was not expanded throughout the process, and the overall living functions were upgraded through the reconfiguration of the spatial structure.

The project is designed with a core concept of spatial linkage. Through two connecting structures, a central enclosed courtyard is created. One corridor connects the master bedroom suite, while the other directly faces the outdoor garden, allowing the abundant natural light from the north to be fully introduced into the interior. The courtyard serves as the core of the entire residential space's landscape and movement, connecting all functional areas. At the end, a double-height entrance area is created, which not only optimizes the indoor lighting conditions but also creates a highly ceremonial entryway for returning home.

The interior design retains the original oak parquet flooring, finely polished granite, wooden stairs and brass hardware, along with pink and red marble. It continues the modernist design style, with brass details running through the front door, custom cabinets and other areas, achieving a natural integration of old and new design languages. The project focuses on lighting design, using large-area overhead soft lighting to eliminate dark areas in the space. It also collaborates with Shade Factor to customize Warema blinds to precisely control indoor lighting and ensure privacy for residents, making the lighting system an important part of the overall building.

The entire house adopts a space customization design concept. The kitchen, lounge bar, master bedroom and other areas are all equipped with exclusive custom furniture and cabinets, complemented by classic international home items. This design ensures a perfect synergy between material texture, light layout and spatial flow. The project adopts a low-intervention renovation approach, preserving the original texture of the community and the historical texture of the residence itself. At the same time, it perfectly meets the daily living needs of a multi-person household. While inheriting the site's cultural context, it balances the practical value of living and the modern aesthetic expression.

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