# Glassy Angular Family Homes 'Tess + JJ's House' Uses Clever Design to Modernize a Victorian Format By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-jjs-house References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/895573/tess-plus-jjs-house-po-co-architecture) '[Tess + JJ's House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-living)' is in a [heritage neighborhood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mygunyah-by-the-circus) in Melbourne called South Yarra, which has the potential to be constricting when it comes to architectural creativity. 'po-co Architecture', the studio behind the home, couldn't flaunt the stylistic traits of the Victorian-dominated neighborhood entirely without risking the derision of the community, but sticking to those mores entirely would lead to the same old designs. Tess + JJ's House creatively adheres to and subverts tradition to create an engaging family home. The interplay of light is one of the core tenets of the home. The entryway is a primarily darkened space, but that gives way to a light-filled kitchen and dining area thanks to a creative series of [angled glass walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house). Moving through the home is thus an experience unto itself. Image Credit: [Tatjana Plitt](http://www.tatjanaplitt.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Clever Glass Designs:** Innovative use of angled glass walls to create unique and engaging living spaces. - **Modernizing Heritage Homes:** Blending traditional architectural elements with modern design to create contemporary family homes. - **Interplay of Light:** Creating dynamic and captivating spaces through strategic use of natural light and shadows. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects to explore new ways of incorporating glass in residential designs. - **Construction and Renovation:** Renovating heritage homes with modern design can offer new business opportunities. - **Interior Design:** Creating innovative interior spaces that emphasize the interplay of light and glass elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Adaptive Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cottage-extension.md) - [Asian Material Suburban Residents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house.md) - [Family Life-Focused Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-house.md) - [Vertically Ruptured Juxtaposing Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tear-away-house.md)