Residential
,
2016

Kent Court

,

Toorak

A collaboration between Jack Merlo and Emma Tulloch, formerly of NTF Architecture, Kent Court is a testament to skilful design in a compact urban setting.

Occupying just 488sqm, the home integrates beautifully with its garden, prioritising aesthetics and privacy. The striking façade, clad in limestone tundra and softened by upright hornbeam trees, is a dramatic visual element and a protective barrier against the west-facing street.

Bay trees frame the property against palisade fencing, providing a lush screen while visually coaxing nature into the living space. The architectural elements centre around a private courtyard and pool with a north-easterly aspect, the intentional positioning of the built environment close to the street maximising outdoor space to emphasise its equilibrium within the overall envelop. Large, full-height sliding doors blur the lines between the interior and exterior, further nurturing a dialogue with the garden and courtyard.

Kent Court’s outdoor area includes a beautifully designed pool that extends nearly to the home’s glass walls, shaping cohesion and visual fluidity. Tundra limestone continues from internal walls to external paving, while a cantilevered daybed floats above the shallow water, creating a tranquil retreat.

The home’s landscaping features weeping Japanese Maples, Magnolias with large leaves and white flowers, and fragrant Gardenias. Ivy spills from planters against dark-stained timber batten fencing, establishing a verdant backdrop. This deliberate planting scheme enhances the top floor and serves as an anti-erosion feature, creating a private sanctuary that exemplifies modern living and celebrates natural beauty.

the project

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ARCHITECT

NTF Architecture

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