Jos Tan Designs Compact Melbourne Home Celebrating Urban Living
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Australian architect Jos Tan has designed Melville, a compact 90-square-meter home in Melbourne's Brunswick West suburb that celebrates urban living. The pale brick residence sits directly on the street with no setback, mimicking the appearance of neighboring buildings along a row of shops. The project demonstrates thoughtful urban infill and contextual design within a constrained urban footprint.
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Located along a row of shops in the suburb of Brunswick West, the home stands directly on the street with no setback within its small, 90-square-metre plot
Tan, founder of local studio Tan Architectu
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