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Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects

By Jessica Mejias

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Big Little House is a residential project completed by Nic Owen Architects.

The 1,668-square-foot home is located in Fitzroy North, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects:

“A renovation and extension to the rear of a heritage Victorian terrace in Fitzroy North, Melbourne. This project is for a young family with 2 children who wished to stay in their current house and renovate to suit their requirements. The 2 story renovation and extension includes 4 bedrooms, study and 2 bathrooms on a very small site of 140m2 (1,507ft2) whilst respecting the amenities of neighbouring buildings and historic concerns.

Compact can feel generous

With clever design small spaces can feel larger than they actually are. Filled with natural light, vaulted ceilings and the abundance of skylights this 5 metre wide site borrows views and connects to the outside creating a feeling of space. A project which despite historical restrictions, solar limitations and the small site a family house was created which addresses all key concerns, creating the ‘big little’ house.”

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Photos by: Christine Francis

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About Jessica Mejias

Jessica is a resident of Madrid, where she often can be found stalking the halls of the Prado Museum, hoping to catch a glimpse of Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights. An Art History graduate, she enjoys admiring art and architecture, reading, and keeping young by playing video games. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

2 thoughts on “Big Little House by Nic Owen Architects”

  1. it is not small! i was expecting clever storage in a tiny home/ or 50 -100 sqm, but this is approaching average size. it’s actually a run of the mill extension some architect has congratulated themselves on. should have got a designer to do something more in keeping with the building, the area, and they could have picked some decent furniture as well.

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