When an existing Victorian home sited in the Botanic Gardens precinct of inner Melbourne needed a revamp to better access light and views, Zen Architects had just the solution—a 1,453-square-foot addition. The team envisioned an extension that would "utilize the concepts of living in a garden and gathering under a roof." Scroll ahead to see the fascinating results of what Zen Architects refer to as Project Nymph.

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Project Credits:

Architects: Zen Architects / @zenarchitects

Builder: Dome Building Projects

Structural Engineer: Tim Gibney and Associates

Landscape Design: Lucy Williams Architect

Lighting Design: Light Project

Photographer: Derek Swalwell

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