TANYA  DADLANI

The Discovery House is a compact, adaptable, environmentally attuned 2-storey residence designed for multi-generational living, whilst providing a contemporary interpretation to heritage residential dwellings of inner-city suburb, Carlton. The massing form arises from site contours, guided by the epistemological underpinning of nature as a defining characteristic of human activity. The design itself focusses on the use of subtle gestures, to envision a home that provides for various activities and playful moments, be it through planter box eaves, hanging tensile net structures, daybed retreats or a scenic corridor study bench. Designed to excite, stimulate curiosity and a sense of discovery behind every corner, the Discovery House values the enjoyment of ‘little moments’ of everyday life that can often create the biggest and best memories.