Simple Edwardian House Bursts Into a Daylit Cloud in Australia

<a href="http://www.mcbridecharlesryan.com.au/">McBride Charles Ryan</a> has completely overhauled the interior of an old Edwardian home in Melbourne, Australia to look like a gigantic fluffy cloud! Leaving the staid facade alone out of deference to the historic character of Fitzroy North, the designers gutted the interior and reshaped it into a playful cloud-shaped extrusion that leads outdoors. Due to its expansive form and smart orientation, the Cloud House is filled with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_light">natural light</a> and breathes easily too.

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McBride Charles Ryan gutted the interior of an old Edwardian home in Melbourne, Australia

While the staid facade has been left alone, the interior has been transformed into a playful contemporary home

Detailed view of the cloud extrusion

The south-facing living area receives plenty of natural light

The floating red box in the middle of the home is a new kitchen

This space acts as a bridge between the older and newer parts of the home

The kitchen is like a portal between epochs

This is the old facade, which completely disguises any of the crazy renovations at the other side of the home!