The Summit is a renovation and extension to an idiosyncratic late modernist home in Malvern. The original house features a boldly curved roof structure, delicately supported on a string of steel posts which run the length of the building. A curved wall of glass emulates the roof form, bending inwards to create a more generous side garden. With glass and garden on all sides, the house is awash with natural light.

Working collaboratively with the builders at Sinjen Group, Architecture Architecture have retained and celebrated these existing features. Internal spaces have been remodelled to expose more of the curved glass, bringing the living areas into immediate contact with the side garden. The original curved ceiling has also been retained and is now lined with timber battens to accentuate this unique feature.

Where a first floor extension has been added, Architecture Architecture have been careful not to dilute the clarity of the curved roof form. With great sensitivity, the upper level has been perched as if to hover over the original, allowing new and old to exist harmoniously.

At the rear of the property, Architecture Architecture’s vision finds full force, introducing an entirely contemporary composition of two parts, respectively grounded and lofty.

Client Testimonial
There is a very fine line between delivering architectural form and maintaining liveable function. The ultimate difference is whether the outcome is a house or a home.  Thanks to the brilliant collaboration with Architecture architecture our stunning space truly is a home. We could not have asked for more from the team at AA. They picked our brief apart, turned it on its head and then delivered a design that redefined how we live. Our family has tangibly benefited from AA’s understanding of spaces. They allow interaction, privacy, playfulness and sometimes just the need to escape!  We could not be happier with our home - the response to the site, neighbours and the existing house. Architecture Architecture’s ability to push the boundaries, but listen to a brief is commendable. – Tim & Ida

Material Used :
1. Tretford – Carpet – Heather 530
2. Corian – Benchtops – Rice Paper
3. CSR – Cladding – CeminSeal Barestone
4. Locker Group – perforated metal sheet 
5. Timberzoo – recycled timbers
6. Danpal – translucent cladding - Danpalon
7. Darkon – lighting – Deep Down SM RT GEN2