![Australian architecture studio FIGR, has designed a modern addition to a house in an inner suburb of Melbourne. #BlackSiding #WoodSiding #ModernAddition #Architecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-house-addition-black-and-wood-siding-180619-1223-01.jpg)
Photography by Tom Blachford
Australian architecture studio FIGR, has designed a modern addition to a house in Melbourne.
The addition features a pitched roof, and is covered in a combination of standing seam black metal siding, Silvertop Ash shiplap siding, and weatherboard.
![This modern house addition features a pitched roof, and is covered in a combination of standing seam metal siding, Silvertop Ash shiplap siding, and weatherboard. #ModernHouse #ModernAddition #BlackMetalSiding #WoodSiding](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-house-addition-black-and-wood-siding-180619-1223-09.jpg)
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Inside, the vaulted ceiling creates a tall and open space for the new living room, dining room, kitchen, and loft area. In the living room, the couch is focused on the black fireplace, that sits on a custom built low shelf.
![In this modern interior, the vaulted ceiling creates a tall and open space for the new living room, dining room, kitchen, and loft area. In the living room, the couch is focused on the black fireplace, that sits on a custom built low shelf. #ModernInterior #LivingRoom #Skylight #VaultedCeiling #BlackFireplace](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-180619-1224-02.jpg)
Photography by Tom Blachford
That shelf transforms in a bench that’s located by the doors that open to the backyard.
![This modern house has lightly colored walls, a custom-built bench, and aged oak wood flooring. #ModernInterior #OakFlooring #WoodFlooring #CustomBench](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-bench-180619-1224-03.jpg)
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Behind the couch is the dining room. Wood covered walls highlight the design of the vaulted ceiling, and create a backdrop for the dining table and chairs.
![The wood covered walls of this modern house addition highlight the design of the vaulted ceiling, and create a backdrop for the dining table and chairs. #WoodWalls #DiningRoom #VaultedCeiling](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-dining-area-wood-floors-180619-1224-04.jpg)
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In the kitchen, a large island with black accents complements the black edge of the loft, while a mirrored backsplash reflects the backyard.
![In this modern kitchen, a large island with black accents complements the black edge of the loft, while a mirrored backsplash reflects the backyard. #ModernKitchen #KitchenDesign #BlackAccents](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-kitchen-design-with-loft-180619-1224-05.jpg)
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A ladder, that normally hangs on the wall, can be used to gain access to the loft above the kitchen.
![A ladder, that normally hangs on the wall, can be used to gain access to the loft above the kitchen in this modern interior. #Loft #Ladder #ModernInterior](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-interior-design-with-loft-180619-1225-06.jpg)
Photography by Tom Blachford
In the bathroom, tiles cover the walls, while a freestanding bathtub is positioned beneath the window, and a minimalist glass shower screen allows the natural light from the window to filter throughout the room.
![In the bathroom, tiles cover the walls, while a freestanding bathtub is positioned beneath the window, and a minimalist glass shower screen allows the natural light from the window to filter throughout the room. #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign #TiledWalls](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/modern-bathroom-with-freestanding-bathtub-180619-1225-07.jpg)