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Stack & Field House by Steffen Welsch Architects in Melbourne

architecture-design · 2026-05-01

Stack & Field House, a 162-square-meter addition to a century-old weatherboard residence, has been finalized by Steffen Welsch Architects in Melbourne, Australia. Set for completion in 2025, this project redefines the notion that increased density necessitates consolidation, opting instead for a design featuring offset planes, layered rooms, and courtyards that prioritize spatial richness over sheer size. The architectural team is led by Steffen Welsch, with technical support from Shreysha Shrestha. Interior design is provided by Neutral Instinct, while Simplifi Projects manages the project. Structural engineering is handled by John Kyrgios and Associates, and environmental sustainability consulting is by Homestar. General contracting is executed by Encore Projects, with photography by Timothy Kaye. Miwa Negoro curated the project, involving manufacturers like Artedomus, Colorbond, and Dulux.

Key facts

  • Stack & Field House is a 162 m² extension of a 100-year-old weatherboard house.
  • Located on a constrained narrow site in inner-city Melbourne, Australia.
  • Completed in 2025.
  • Lead architect is Steffen Welsch.
  • Design team includes Steffen Welsch and technical team Shreysha Shrestha.
  • Interior design by Neutral Instinct.
  • Project management by Simplifi Projects.
  • Structural engineering by John Kyrgios and Associates.
  • Environmental sustainability consulting by Homestar.
  • General contractor is Encore Projects.
  • Photographs by Timothy Kaye.
  • Manufacturers: Artedomus, Colorbond, Dulux, Fytogreen, Knauf, Laminex, Lysaght, PGH Bricks And Pavers, Polytec.
  • Curated by Miwa Negoro.
  • Project challenges assumption that density requires consolidation.

Entities

Artists

  • Steffen Welsch
  • Shreysha Shrestha
  • Miwa Negoro
  • Timothy Kaye

Institutions

  • Steffen Welsch Architects
  • Neutral Instinct
  • Simplifi Projects
  • John Kyrgios and Associates
  • Homestar
  • Encore Projects
  • Artedomus
  • Colorbond
  • Dulux
  • Fytogreen
  • Knauf
  • Laminex
  • Lysaght
  • PGH Bricks And Pavers
  • Polytec

Locations

  • Melbourne
  • Australia

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