Silver Back House / GSBN Studio

Silver Back House / GSBN Studio
Silver Back House / GSBN Studio - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Facade
© Katherine Lu

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Marrickville, Australia
  • Architects: GSBN Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  119
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Katherine Lu
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Astra Walker, Enzie, Heka Hoods, Lysaght, New Age Veneers, Nicco Timber Windows and Doors, Preference Flooring, Velux
  • Architectural Designers: Robert Scarfone, Alessandro Belgiorno-Nettis, Lauren Chiefari, Stephanie Cheng
  • Project Architect: Henry Goodwin
  • Metal Roofing And Cladding: SRC Professionals
  • Structural Engineers: Cantilever Studio
  • Styling: Holly Irvine Studio
  • Joiner: Nu Space
  • City: Marrickville
  • Country: Australia
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Text description provided by the architects. A two-storey terrace house addition sought to transform something familiar into a captivating architectural hybrid. An unsuspecting terrace house presents to the street, while a shiny silver volume plays peek-a-boo with the rear lane: Silver Back. Designed for a young family to grow within, Silver Back is a haven in the vibrant suburb of Marrickville.

Silver Back House / GSBN Studio - Interior Photography, Table, Beam
© Katherine Lu
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Plan - Ground Floor
Silver Back House / GSBN Studio - Interior Photography, Bedroom
© Katherine Lu

Inspired by the raw, tactical nature of exposed materials, Silver Back celebrates a functional approach to design. Reminiscent of rural Australian architecture, the addition is clad entirely in corrugated sheet metal. In contrast to its neighbors, the new metal box conceals a warm, open interior with a spiral stair that stitches the old with the new. Subtle curves spun from the spiral form a new entry procession that squeezes between the courtyard and bathroom before entering the combined kitchen and dining. Warm boxwood joinery flanks both sides of the space with a concrete floor set down to meet the porous pavers outside.

Silver Back House / GSBN Studio - Interior Photography, Living Room, Windows, Table, Bedroom, Chair
© Katherine Lu

Upstairs the curves continue around a built-in bath and within the master bedroom. Together with the natural hues of tiles, joinery, and sisal flooring, the softness of the interior juxtaposes the otherwise harsh, protective exterior cladding. Playful volumes protrude and puncture the metal facade to break the seamlessness of the corrugated cladding, creating privacy via pockets of greenery. The facade articulation enlivens both the interior spaces and external views from the streetscape.

Silver Back House / GSBN Studio - Interior Photography, Bedroom, Bed
© Katherine Lu
Silver Back House / GSBN Studio - Interior Photography
© Katherine Lu

Silver Back is a curious piece of architecture that has brought a new spirit to the dominant laneway typology. It exhibits how simple interventions can transform existing structures to suit the ever-changing needs of new occupants. Strategic moves in form and materiality work together to create an inspired home for the family and community alike.

Silver Back House / GSBN Studio - Interior Photography, Windows, Chair
© Katherine Lu

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Cite: "Silver Back House / GSBN Studio" 28 Oct 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/991206/silver-back-house-gsbn-studio> ISSN 0719-8884

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