Splinter Society transforms Melbourne bungalow into Japanese-inspired home

Australian studio Splinter Society has redesigned a Californian-style bungalow in Melbourne, as a Japanese influenced house with strong connections to its garden.
Located in Elwood, a suburb of Melbourne, the building was constructed in 1920s as a typical Californian-style bungalow. Splinter Society combined its history with a Japanese aesthetic to create the home.
"We borrowed specific qualities and influences from the Californian bungalow style, such as an aesthetic that draws from a