Durack Architects, an Australia-based architectural company, recently converted an old clothing ware into a new three-bedroom home in Sydney, Australia. The love for utilitarian styles brought sparked the couple's interest in the old building. Built with an open layout, the warehouse was not originally conducive to a family home.
The architects on the project evolved the structure's definition to center around a U-shaped mezzanine. Durack Architects maintained the industrial aesthetic with exposed steelwork and timber joints for an industrial aesthetic. The home's communal spaces are wrapped around a protected and elevated courtyard, allowing natural light to flood into the interior spaces. Moreover, the home's facade was painted with a large piece of street art by local artist Alex Lehours.
Street Art-Themed Homes
Durack Architects Converted a Warehouse into a Three Bedroom Home
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Home Design - Utilizing unconventional industrial structures and maintaining the aesthetic feel can provide new homes with a touch of uniqueness and creativity.
2. Street Art Home Decor - Using local artists to design homes can integrate street art culture into home design and create a new avenue for home decor.
3. Creative Warehouse Conversion - Renovating and transforming warehouses into homes opens up a new avenue for unique structural design and provides new organic homes with environmentally friendly touches.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture Industry - Converting warehouses into homes with an open layout, natural lighting and sustainable materials can be the next big thing with environmentally friendly homes.
2. Home Decor Industry - Integrating artwork into home decor can boost creativity, attract local artists, and offers a seeping option for homeowners and interior designers alike.
3. Construction Industry - Converting existing warehouses could be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option to building new homes from scratch, preserving some of its history.