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Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

March 5, 2019
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Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

The brief for this project began with “we want a concrete bunker.” Equally as excited by concrete, there was mutual trust and connection between our client and ourselves from the very early stages of the design process.

Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

Situated on an exposed corner site, privacy from the street was central to the brief. Given the desire for privacy and the client’s love of concrete, they were keen to reduce the number of windows, leaving the public facade as uninterrupted as possible.

Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

As a practice interested in volume and daylight and how these can draw out the richness of materials, the challenge was to unearth these opportunities whilst avoiding punctures to either street facade. By carving skylights and courtyards through the building mass, we were able to draw light into the space.

Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

A planted courtyard draws light into the entry and formal dining space. The dining space is enclosed by glazed doors, allowing light to penetrate through the hallway. A skylight over the double height entry washes light down the off-form concrete wall, highlighting the subtle changes in colour and texture. A skylight over the ensuite bath similarly highlights the figured character of the marble wall lining.

Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

Whilst the external face is monochromatic and austere, the interior – by contrast – is richly textured. The warm timber battened ceiling offsets the cool tones of the concrete, whilst also acoustically softening the space. Oak joinery, heavily figured marbles, sheer drapery and delicate light fittings are the softer counterpart to the harder concrete architecture.

Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

The result is Light Vault house with a bold but private street presence enclosing a light filled, richly textured and layered interior.

Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia
Light Vault House by Chamberlain Architects in Brighton, Australia

Photography: Derek Swalwell

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