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The owners of Kew East House, a triple-story, 2,853-square-foot home in the Melbourne suburb from which it gets its name, are a couple with two teenagers who sought to maximize their wonderful, parkland views and add an internal "granny flat" on the ground floor.

A layering of old and new, solid and transparent are evident in the play of materials and form. The original brick walls remain, wrapped by the wood- and metal-clad addition.

Overall, the design strove to preserve some of the character of the original front facade while allowing a contemporary structure to unfold.

The design of the remodel negotiates a 12-foot drop from the front of the lot to the back with a modified roof form that allows for three stories.

A close-up of the brickwork which is broken up by the unique, randomized brick coursing to help blend old and new bricks.

Bricks from the original bungalow were salvaged and repurposed.

The facades of Kew East House are banded with interlocking, metal panel fascias that weave it into the streetscape.

In contrast to its heavily glazed north facade, the home's other three sides are closed off from view for privacy.

"Both the deep-set windows and the brise soleil, in addition to the back canted wall, help to control solar gain."

A glimpse of the entrance at dusk from the south elevation. To the right is a swimming pool shielded behind wooden fencing.

A view of a gravel walkway and the entrance that leads to a covered pathway. "The entry side is hyper minimal and mysterious with slight glimpses out from within, providing only a tease on approach from the road," says the firm.

"The dark silhouette of the fortress-like structure [is] one of few things seen through the thick fog," add the architects.

Extra-dark bronze standing-seam metal partly clads the home and creates an armored appearance.

Located on the southern shore of Nova Scotia in Kingsburg, Treow Brycg is set in wild landscape of rocks, the sea, and tall grasses.

The tapered limestone chimney draws inspiration from an existing shed built of dry-stacked local stone.

The screen porch extends out from the living room into the heart of the home.

"The porch’s distinctive 30-foot peak is discernible from a great distance, and its rhythmic, horizontal cypress slats are a contemporary interpretation of traditional vented gables," add the architects.

An 8-kW solar array powers the majority of the home's annual energy use, while a five-ton geothermal system provides mechanical heating and cooling. A 30,000-gallon rainwater collection system feeds the home with 200 gallons of purified water daily.

A waste-management plan has been developed to minimize, mitigate, and/or completely eliminate construction waste, while also properly disposing unused materials.

"Working within the restrictive budget, design was not sacrificed; rather, it inspired the team to find a vocabulary that was simple yet refined," adds the firm. "The exterior of the home is defined by clean lines, a sculptural gable roof, and a contrasting material palette of corrugated-aluminum and warm, locally sourced cypress. "