Northcote Alphington Ben Callery Architect
Project Overview Located in the Northcote–Alphington area of Melbourne, this residential project reflects a thoughtful approach to contemporary living within an established urban context. Designed by Ben Callery Architects, the home balances architectural clarity with sensitivity to its surroundings. Careful consideration was given to proportion, materiality, and light, resulting in a residence that feels open yet grounded. Window placements were designed to support privacy, daylight access, and a strong relationship between interior spaces and the external environment, allowing natural light to shape the home throughout the day. The project demonstrates a refined collaboration between architecture and glazing—where performance, comfort, and design intent are aligned to support long-term liveability.
Outcome & Results
The completed residence delivers a calm and highly functional urban living environment that responds thoughtfully to its inner-north context. Carefully considered window placements allow natural light to penetrate deep into the home while maintaining privacy from neighbouring properties.
High-performance glazing contributes to improved thermal comfort and acoustic control, supporting year-round liveability in a dense residential setting. The glazing integrates seamlessly with the architectural language of the home, reinforcing clean lines and material consistency without drawing unnecessary attention to itself.
The result is a refined, contemporary residence where architecture and glazing work together to enhance comfort, clarity, and long-term performance.
Window & Door Systems Used
For this project, Nordic Windows & Doors supplied thermally broken aluminium window systems paired with double-glazed units, selected to meet the architectural and performance requirements of the home.
Key considerations included:
Thermal performance suited to Melbourne’s climate
Clean, minimal profiles to support the architectural intent
Improved acoustic comfort in an urban environment
Durability and long-term reliability
