Glencairn_Description — Trower Falvo Architects

Glencairn

Coburg, Victoria
2022

Project Team
Dayne Trower, Simona Falvo

Photography
Ben Hosking

Model Photography
Garry Smith

Film
Coco and Maximilian

Glencairn is a mid-19th century estate, located in Coburg, Victoria. As one of the oldest surviving buildings in the area, the original bluestone residence of simple classic revival detail was sequentially embellished to create a picturesque composition of heritage significance.

The addition of a Living pavilion to the north of the site follows the rhythm of the three successive bluestone blocks which comprise the original residence. A northern, concrete block courtyard is further established through this arrangement. Kitchen and Bathroom blocks sit within the original bluestone walls, while the fully restored residence and reinstated widow’s walk celebrate the enduring heritage of the estate.

Developing upon the long tradition of architecture conceived as an extension of its surroundings, the heritage listed trees and gardens provided opportunities for siting, ensuring that every space is connected to landscape. The circular, planted courtyard echoes the geometry of the front garden, interweaving building, landscape and place.

Selected Awards
Grand Designs
House of the Year Awards
Large Renovation
Winner
2025

Houses Awards
Alteration and Addition over 200 square metres
Shortlist
2022

Houses Awards
Emerging Architecture Practice
Shortlist
2022

Think Brick Awards
New Entrant Award
Commendation
2022

Selected Press and Publications
‘The Futureproof Home - Design for Conscious Living’
FRAME
2024

‘Glencairn, Remarks on One Work’
Inflection Vol. 10
2023

‘Where Embellishment Meets Austerity’
Design Anthology
Essay: Tiffany Jade
2022

‘Place, Landscape and Heritage’
The Local Project
Essay: Bronwyn Marshall
2022
‘Glencairn’
Divisare
2022