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1872

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1872

Residential

A celebration of 19th century Victorian heritage and inspiring, contemporary design. 

A proud collaboration, delivering a home which explores timeless materials and centuries old construction methods.

Architect: Robin Williams

Photography: A. Romanin & Sons

Bluestone tile clad extension
Italianate entrance with marble floors and venetian plaster walls.
Entertaining pavilion with ceiling high glazing, parquetry flooring and golden coffered ceiling
Victorian bluestone villa entrance

1872 is a grand Victorian era double fronted bluestone mansion on a very large lot located in regional Victoria.

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The existing dwelling has been restored, with the addition of living and entertaining pavilions that have enhanced and highlighted the original architecture. 

 

Having large glazed areas, the new pavilions explore the latest in environmentally sensitive design technology.

Bluestone steps leading to a class pavilion with golden coffered ceilings.
Glass pavilion extension to a heritage blue stone mansion
Wrought iron gate with bluestone columns

Basalt was sourced throughout regional Victoria to seamlessly sit with the existing bluestone, much of which was quarried on site.

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Numerous long standing techniques were employed by specialist stonemasons to achieve finishes identical to those on the existing heritage listed residence, or compliment it through contemporary solutions.​​

Bluestone archway
Bluestone wine cellar entrance
Black marble fireplace on a bluestone wall

Bluestone blocks were carved to create a new archway which defines the extended central entrance hall, punching through the existing rear wall of the property. Great care has been taken to recreate the rough-cut faces and unique chiseled corners of the original stonework where newly sourced basalt has been used.  

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This technique was used throughout 1872, particularly within the library, on the newly crafted fireplace mantel and chimney breast and entrance to the dining and kitchen pavilion.

Modern bluestone extension
Glass window mitred into bluestone wall
Bluestone archway venetian plaster walls.
Interior bluestone wall and doorway
Modern glass pavillion
Tessellated tiled verandah
Wrought iron gates with bluestone columns

The large garden has been transformed into a beautiful setting for the original and new works.

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Landscaping at the beginning of construction has allowed the extensive gardens to properly establish prior to the residence being completed.

Victorian bluestone villa with modern glass pavilion extension
Landscaped garden with bluestone obelisk and hedges
Glass pavilion extension overlooking a landscaped garden
Blue stone tile clad modern building in a leafy garden
Glass pavilion sitting a top a raised bluestone area in a landscaped garden
Lush leafy smart hidden garden with wrought iron gate
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