The Brighton Residence is a careful addition to a heritage house within a very compact footprint, where spatial clarity becomes essential. All service areas are carefully planned and located, allowing the living spaces to remain open, light-filled, and visually connected to the backyard. This strategic organisation frees the plan from unnecessary partitions, creating a sense of generosity within extremely tight constraints.

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The services core is treated as a sculptural element rather than concealed infrastructure. Its form anchors the interior, subtly defining zones within the open-plan living area while maintaining fluid movement around it. This inner object mediates between public and private functions, bringing order without closing space down.

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Timber and concrete introduce texture and weight, while white-painted surfaces soften the composition and reflect light deeper into the interior. Together, these elements produce a calm yet expressive living environment, where structure, material, and space work quietly in dialogue with the existing fabric and the garden beyond.