Pleasant Rd Townhouses by Chan Architecture

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The Pleasant Rd Townhouse boasts an elegant, modern exterior design with two distinct box sections that showcase the interior of each section.
Studio: Chan Architecture
Location: Hawthorn East

Constructing two townhouses on a typical quarter acre suburban block always poses a unique set of challenges. Each townhouse has to read as a single entity so as to fit within the existing streetscape, and yet have its’ own identity. Neighboring properties often have side windows to consider and backyards that can’t be overshadowed or overlooked. Once subdivided, the sites are often long and narrow and so the challenge is how to give the same impression of space and light as a single home on half a block.

Townhouses are very popular amongst downsizers and families with older children, so downstairs master bedrooms are a must, plus a bright and modern kitchen and two separate living spaces. They also have to have ample storage, secure and very low maintenance.

The response to this brief was to create two, side by side townhouses set at different heights so as to give each building a sense of difference and yet can still read as a single entity. The first floors are set in from the side boundaries and towards the front of the block to prevent overshadowing of neighbours, as well as to allow for higher ceilings on the ground floor towards the rear. The setbacks also allow numerous highlight windows and skylights for natural light throughout the day.

The garage, front door, study window and authority services are all covered in lightweight aluminum batten screening which creates visually cleaner lines, with low maintenance, metal cladding on the first floor.

The new living area opens up towards the garden, via fully openable stacker doors to allow the backyard to be part of the house, allow sunlight to penetrate into the living spaces in the winter months, and to allow for natural ventilation to run through the entire house.

The materials were carefully chosen to provide texture and subtle variety to give each space its’ own individuality and to create different moods throughout the house, in particular with the selection of floor and wall tiles, light fittings and floor finishes.

Lightweight aluminum batten screening covers the garage, front door, and study window for visually cleaner lines with low maintenance, while metal cladding is used on the first floor.
Lightweight aluminum batten screening covers the garage, front door, and study window for visually cleaner lines with low maintenance, while metal cladding is used on the first floor.
The exterior shot of the house showcases a dynamic layout and a sleek, lightweight aluminum batten screen that covers each window for a visually clean look
The exterior shot of the house showcases a dynamic layout and a sleek, lightweight aluminum batten screen that covers each window for a visually clean look
The spacious high-ceiling interior is adorned with modern furniture and features massive glass walls that let in ample natural light, creating an inviting and visually stunning space.
The spacious high-ceiling interior is adorned with modern furniture and features massive glass walls that let in ample natural light, creating an inviting and visually stunning space.
This close-up shot of the living section showcases a beautiful fireplace and a large flat-screen TV prominently featured in the space, complemented by modern furnishings and stylish decor.
This close-up shot of the living section showcases a beautiful fireplace and a large flat-screen TV prominently featured in the space, complemented by modern furnishings and stylish decor.
This shot gives a close-up view of the living section, featuring a large flat-screen TV and a cozy fireplace, with modern furnishings and decor that beautifully complement the elegant and spacious design.
This shot gives a close-up view of the living section, featuring a large flat-screen TV and a cozy fireplace, with modern furnishings and decor that beautifully complement the elegant and spacious design.
A modern kitchen with a white color scheme featuring a central island and two pendant lights.
A modern kitchen with a white color scheme featuring a central island and two pendant lights.

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This is a portrait photograph that highlights the central island in a contemporary white kitchen area, with two pendant lights adding to the modern aesthetic.
This is a portrait photograph that highlights the central island in a contemporary white kitchen area, with two pendant lights adding to the modern aesthetic.
This is a close-up photograph of the area near a staircase, featuring a small vanity mirror beside the stairs.
This is a close-up photograph of the area near a staircase, featuring a small vanity mirror beside the stairs.
This section showcases a white-themed layout featuring a sink and a wall-mounted mirror.
This section showcases a white-themed layout featuring a sink and a wall-mounted mirror.
This bathroom area features a simple and elegant white sink, toilet, and wall-mounted mirror, with an added touch of a hanging light.
This bathroom area features a simple and elegant white sink, toilet, and wall-mounted mirror, with an added touch of a hanging light.

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