Set on a generous former farmland block in suburban Balwyn, the Kenny Street House draws inspiration from its rural past. Its barn-like form and central siting recall the original homestead, reimagined here as a bold, contemporary family home that feels both grounded and sculptural in its suburban context.
Designed around passive solar principles, the home maximises natural light and thermal comfort year-round. A soaring, double-height living space anchors the plan, connecting to a north-facing courtyard and overlooked by a mezzanine retreat. The layout offers both shared family zones and quiet pockets of privacy, tailored to the rhythms of everyday life.
Sustainability is embedded in the architecture—from a roof pitch optimised for solar panels to thermal mass concrete floors and cross-ventilation via operable skylights. Externally robust with metal cladding and drystone walls, the house softens internally with timber curves and refined textures, striking a careful balance between performance and beauty.
Client Testimonial:
"Massive thank you to Anthony and his team at Chan architecture who played an integral part in our new home project. Throughout the whole process, Anthony's team was attentive to every detail, patient with all our requests and we now have a beautifully designed, unique, sustainable and most importantly high quality home for life. Anthony guided us through the whole process from personalised detailed design through to trustworthy builder selection and project management. Thank you Anthony and Bowen for all your hard work, invaluable advice, and professionalism. I recommend Chan architect unreservedly to anyone who is thinking of building "
- Kong Way and Maylin Lee