102 Lothian Street

North Melbourne VIC 3051

Soaring over two levels, this impressive two-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling by Kennedy Nolan Architects has recently won the 2021 Victorian Architecture Award. It has a bedroom downstairs with high ceiling, with the flexibility to be alternatively used as a work from home office. Featuring a bathroom downstairs for convenience and impressive curved wall detail, the possibilities are endless.

Interior design has been enhanced by artisans such as IN-TERIA, who designed the handmade timber door hardware, and the famous Cherry pendant light by DANIEL EMMA. Externally, the building blends into the North Melbourne landscape with red pressed clay bricks by Krause in Stawell giving an earthy texture to the structure - a nod to the industrial history of the local area.

The floor space upstairs is expansive, featuring an open plan living room that extends to the undercover balcony, providing outdoor living opportunities. North facing double glazed windows bring in the northern light, while cross-flow ventilation through openable windows on three sides allows a fresh breeze through the full length of the residence. Both passive sustainable design features eliminate the need for artificial lighting during the day and reduce cooling requirements of the dwelling.