Graffiti House is the amalgamation of a brief which sought to convert an existing warehouse into a home that was both a refuge punctuated with moments of intimacy while also a series of spaces with a sense of drama and connection with the outdoors.
The conversion of the building into a new 3 bedroom home was a deliberate attempt to prioritise spatial quality over floor space. The existing volumes were maximised and defined by a u-shaped mezzanine which is in part suspended from the existing roof structure.
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While creating a home with a real sense of connectedness this introspective plan has
also encouraged intimate spaces wrapped around a protected and elevated courtyard.
A relationship has been created between the home and the park through the breaking down and opening up of the facade through the raised courtyard. The removal of this section of the elevation floods the interior double height voids with a dappled light while also offering from the park a filtered glimpse into this new home.
Paying homage to the diverse and textured community of St Peters this extensive facade overlooking Simpson Park has undergone a facelift with a piece of commissioned street art – a collaboration between client and local artist Alex Lehours.
