Balance and Contrast - Bischoff Residence by Tom Mark Henry & Unfold Architecture

Words by Bronwyn Marshall
Photography by Pablo Veiga
On Tlp Today, We Explore Tom Mark Henry’s Bischoff Residence Where Themes Of Balance, Light And Dark Underpin A Unique Union Of Traditiona

Themes of balance, light and dark underpin a unique union of traditional and contemporary in Tom Mark Henry’s Bischoff Residence, designed together with Unfold Architecture.

In collaboration with Unfold Architecture, Tom Mark Henry’s Bischoff Residence is a fusion of styles and times, referencing the site and the client’s history, and a forward-projecting future through architecture. Through the interweaving of themes of balance and contrast, the traditional and the contemporary come together with ease. As a response to the two clients, and their personalities and style, a combined and united design direction was established early on. The resulting home sees two main formal pavilions come together on site, much like the aforementioned styles and methodology, which are united around the central helical stair.

Themes Of Balance, Light And Dark Underpin A Unique Union Of Traditional And Contemporary In Tom Mark Henry’s Bischoff Residence, Designed
Bischoff Residence is a fusion of styles and times, referencing the site and the client’s history, and a forward projecting future through architecture.
Bischoff Residence Is A Fusion Of Styles And Times, Referencing The Site And The Client’s History, And A Forward Projecting Future Through

Built by JCORP Construction and styled by Montana Valich, Bischoff Residence covers just over 600 square metres, with interiors by Tom Mark Henry. Designed to deliberate between the two pavilions, upon entry visitors are greeted with the feature stair in a large and expansive floor-to-ceiling glazed entry hall. This gesture of light and space marks the connecting point between the two pavilions. Wrapped in a Japanese hard plaster, the softness and tactility of this hero gesture sets the tone for the palette and materiality throughout.

In Collaboration With Un Fold Architecture, Tom Mark Henry’s Bischoff Residence Is A Fusion Of Styles And Times, Referencing The Site And

In collaboration with Unfold Architecture, Tom Mark Henry’s Bischoff Residence is a fusion of styles and times, referencing the site and the client’s history, and a forward-projecting future through architecture.

The Resulting Home Sees Two Main Formal Pavilions Come Together On Site, Much Like The Aforementioned Styles And Methodology, Which Are Un
The two pavilions reflect not only a contrast between styles, but also a considered separation in their inherent functionality.
Traditional Elements Are Intended To Work In Harmony With The More Hidden Details And Streamlined Minimalist Direction Of The Contemporary
Carefully considered openings and light wells have been injected strategically throughout, to further increase the connection between inside and outside.
The Use Of Colour Is Not Only Delineative Of Use, But Also Assists In Creating A Sense Of Space And Ensuing Mood Within

Carefully considered openings and light wells have been injected strategically throughout to further increase the connection between inside and outside, and to reinforce the connection to the site. The two pavilions reflect not only a contrast between styles, but also a considered separation in their inherent functionality. One is purposed as the more passive and reductive space, represented with a darker palette. The other reflects a series of more active and connecting spaces, with a brighter and more light-filled approach.

As A Response To The Two Clients, And Their Personalities And Style, A Combined And United Design Direction Was Established Early On

The resulting home sees two main formal pavilions come together on site, much like the aforementioned styles and methodology, which are united around the central helical stair.

These Elements Are Intended To Work In Harmony With The More Hidden Details And Streamlined Minimalist Direction Of The Contemporary.
The use of colour is not only clever in its delineation of use, but also assists in creating a sense of space and ensuing mood.
The Two Pavilions Reflect Not Only A Contrast Between Styles, But Also A Considered Separation In Their Inherent Functionality.
Bischoff Residence is an encouraging example of differing styles converging.
Designed To Deliberate Between The Two Pavilions, Upon Entry Visitors Are Greeted With The Feature Stair In A Large And Expansive Floor To

The use of colour is not only delineative of use, but also assists in creating a sense of space and ensuing mood within. Reflecting the traditional, the parquetry flooring is a nod to the traditional, along with the traditionally \-detailed joinery components. These elements are intended to work in harmony with the more hidden details and streamlined minimalist direction of the contemporary.

One Is Purposed As The More Passive And Reductive Space, Represented With A Darker Palette.
Traditional elements are intended to work in harmony with the more hidden details and streamlined minimalist direction of the contemporary.
This Gesture Of Light And Space Marks The Connecting Point Between The Two Pavilions.
Wrapped in a Japanese hard plaster, the softness and tactility of this hero stair gesture sets the tone for the palette.
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Designed as a play on contrasts, and how these opposing elements can come together in unison, Bischoff Residence is an encouraging example of differing styles converging. Tom Mark Henry’s interior approach, and collaboration with Unfold Architecture, have resulted in a series of refreshingly forward-thinking spaces, taking heed from both the traditional and pieces of contemporary relevance.