Jamison Architects Have Designed A Contemporary Duplex With Concealed Garages And An Open Plan Interior

March 8, 2018
Jamison Architects have designed Masuto, a contemporary duplex in Melbourne, Australia, that features open plan social areas and abundance of light. #ModernDuplex #Duplex #Architecture
Photography by Derek Swalwell

Jamison Architects have designed Masuto, a contemporary duplex in Melbourne, Australia, that feature open plan social areas and an abundance of light.

The duplex has the garage doors and utility rooms hidden in plain sight behind the black stained vertical timber cladding.

This modern duplex conceals the garages and utility room behind black stained vertical timber cladding #Architecture #HouseDesign #Duplex
Photography by Derek Swalwell

Stepping inside one of the homes, it is easy to see that the black timber carries on through to the entryway, wrapping around a built-in bench and the stairs, and then to the kitchen.


This modern house has the entryway defined by black stained time cladding, that wraps around a built-in bench and the stairs, and then travels through to the kitchen.
Photography by Derek Swalwell

In the kitchen, a black backsplash ties in with the black timber, while minimalist, hardware free white cabinets and a stone island with seating complete the modern look.


In this kitchen, a black backsplash ties in with the black timber, while minimalist, hardware free white cabinets and a stone island with seating complete the modern look. #ModernKitchen #BlackAndWhiteKitchen
Photography by Derek Swalwell

A light grey French oak timber floor complements the grey blockwork wall and softens the contrast between the white and black throughout the interior, and provides a backdrop for the living and dining areas.


This modern living room features a light grey French oak timber floor and a grey blockwork wall. #ModernLivingRoom #WoodFlooring #GreyBlockWall
Photography by Derek Swalwell

The living room opens up to a covered outdoor dining space and a swimming pool.


This modern house has a small swimming pool surrounded by lush plants and an alfresco dining area. #SwimmingPool
Photography by Derek Swalwell

Back inside and down the hallway that leads to the front door, is a small side courtyard that can be accessed through sliding glass doors.


This modern house has a small side courtyard that can be accessed through sliding glass doors. #Landscaping #Garden
Photography by Derek Swalwell

Opposite the courtyard are wood stairs that lead to the upper floor of the home.


Wood stairs with views of a side courtyard lead to the upper floor of this modern house. #Stairs #Landscaping
Photography by Derek Swalwell

In one of the bedrooms upstairs, the bathroom is located within the room and is open, with only the shower and toilet behind closed doors.


In this modern bedroom, the bathroom is located within the room and is open, with only the shower and toilet behind closed doors. #Bathroom #ModdernBedroom
Photography by Derek Swalwell | Architecture Firm: Jamison Architects | Architectural Team: Mark Jamison & Angela Jamison