Working to intricate planning regulations, Conrad Architects has devised an opulent, marble-clad residence, titled Grange Residence, that overlooks the city of Melbourne.
![grange residence conrad architects](/getmedia/694646ae-8ce1-408f-baed-862705d80aa9/grange-residence-4.aspx)
![grange residence conrad architects](/getmedia/52b29a79-bb88-458e-87af-6a608cd5d327/grange-residence-2.aspx)
The house is imagined as a number of individual stone blocks and comprises four bedrooms. The Toorak dwelling contains a number of living spaces that scale between private sanctuaries to social expanses, with occupants progressing through the house to find the view towards the rear.
![grange residence conrad architects](/getmedia/b75b0b9a-15ca-485c-b0ac-58d78410cea6/grange-residence-6.aspx)
![grange residence conrad architects](/getmedia/de5a9e4b-b648-4ca3-a1be-16357e15dbea/grange-residence-1.aspx)
The entry steps up from the ground, with a stairwell at the entrance leading to the upper ground floor that holds the living and dining areas, as well as a terrace and infinity pool. Living and office spaces sit on the upper levels. The lower ground floor comprises the bedrooms in an attempt to create a private, undisturbed place for the occupants to reside. Below is a basement that holds a garage, gym and utility room.
![grange residence conrad architects](/getmedia/1b4dde46-8af2-4b1c-9b19-9644cc7a1557/grange-residence-3.aspx)
![grange residence conrad architects](/getmedia/6e08f392-a079-48b8-bf66-0b366141febe/grange-residence-5.aspx)
The entire floorplan is connected via a curvaceous sculpted staircase that has been formed with polished plaster. The gentle curves of the stairwell are enhanced with the inclusion of a skylight. Bronze metal has been utilised for frames, shutters and rotating glazed doors. Concrete, stone and polished plaster feature throughout the interior which create restrained yet assured spaces.