A new Northern Beaches residence looking north-easterly over Curl Curl Beach. The living areas connect to both the garden and a large entertaining terrace, oriented to catch the sun, sea breezes and ocean views. The solid, timber clad form of the bedroom level is juxtaposed with the open, glass walled living level below. A lower garage and entry level provides plenty of storage and utility areas.
Read MoreA renovation and upper storey addition has transformed an original bungalow into a light-filled family home. Sliding louvre shutters give optimum sunlight and privacy control. Skylights flood the central staircase and circulation zone with natural light. The new living room steps down from the kitchen/ dining area and opens to a timber deck that connects to the garden and plunge pool.
Read MoreRestoration of a Federation Villa with a new addition containing living areas and outdoor terrace, main bedroom suite above and subterranean garage and pool room below. The restoration involved reinstating the verandah which had been previously enclosed as well as the demolition of a rear extension. The new addition creates spacious, practical zones linked by an open stairwell that allows natural light to wash in. The finely detailed interiors by SJS Interior Design add layers of colour and texture, creating a rich and welcoming ambience.
Read MoreA new multi-level family home with outdoor entertaining pavilion and swimming pool. The floor plan on this steeply sloping site was pulled apart to create a landscaped courtyard with a staircase and glazed bridge link allowing northern light to permeate the building. A material palette of off-form concrete, face brickwork and timber gives a raw, natural aesthetic while also being practical, enduring finishes in a coastal environment. As the building steps down the hill, roof gardens have been used to give a pleasant outlook from the upper floors, also providing excellent thermal mass for temperature regulation.
Read MoreRenovation of a multi-level cliff-top home with spectacular views overlooking the Palm Beach peninsular. What started as an exercise in remodelling the balconies grew to a substantial renovation project encompassing new interiors by SJS Interior Design, new exterior finishes and landscaping. The home has been reimagined to create functional, warm and inviting spaces that sit harmoniously in a uniquely beautiful location. Large glazed sliding doors open to spacious new balconies and elsewhere windows are used to frame views and capture ocean breezes.
Read MoreSet among the trees on the edge of a cliff in Castlecrag, this home makes the most of a narrow site. The brief was for a low maintenance home, designed for a downsizing family to suit their needs into the future. Materials such as concrete, fibre cement and steel were used in order to meet the highest bushfire classification of “flame zone” in this location. Timber windows and doors are protected by recessed fire shutters. A high, curved timber ceiling adds volume and warmth to the main living space, belying the compact floor plan.
Read MoreIn this busy, seaside locale, the front of an original cottage was retained and a new home for a family of six carefully created behind. The existing swimming pool was rejuvenated with new tiles and timber deck surrounds to create continuity and a sense of harmony between the new interiors and the outdoor living zone. The existing laneway garage was rebuilt with a new studio above.
Read MoreA pragmatic, rectangular formed home built for an engineer in 1965 and fronting the Port Hacking waterway has been reconfigured to sit comfortably in its bushland setting. A new timber pavilion floats above the original masonry structure creating a counterpoint to the grounded form beneath.
Read MoreA finely crafted building that provides a functional and beautiful home for a young family. Off-form concrete walls and polished floor, masonry “reverse brick” walls and roof gardens provide excellent thermal mass. A double height void to the living space and louvre windows throughout give ample cross-ventilation and opportunity for passive heating and cooling. The home is planned with living spaces on the ground floor adjoining outdoor areas for play and entertainment. Adjustable louvre blinds around the double height outdoor living area give protection form the afternoon sun. Bedrooms and a further living space are on the upper level, looking out over roof gardens to the front and rear of the property.
Read MoreWith a wide frontage overlooking Middle Harbour all indoor and outdoor living spaces are designed to capture the views, sunlight and breezes from the mid-level of this three-storey home. A garage and self-contained suite are on the ground level with a swimming pool and sunken outdoor lounge contained within a concrete terrace above. The upper level contains a lineal arrangement of four bedrooms with a glazed stairwell providing filtered light to the circulation zone.
Read MoreMuch of the existing structure of this home was retained but the appearance and functionality has been transformed. A small addition to the front has added an ensuite bathroom to the main bedroom as well as a seperate study and balcony. Northern light filters into the circulation zone through clerestory glazing and the open plan living at the rear opens to a new north-facing outdoor living area.
Read MoreA project with an interesting brief to create a large family home with the potential to become two separate dwellings sometime in the future. The original building has been substantially altered, creating a three level home that looks south over Sydney Harbour while having a wide north-facing frontage. A central void with staircase and clerestory glazing brings natural light and ventilation into the centre of the floor plan. Sunlight and privacy is controlled by external blinds, timber screens and large eaves that also give shadow and relief to the building form.
Read MoreAn existing home is given a light-filled transformation by introducing a double height void with clerestory glazing to the centre of the home. Sunlight floods the living spaces while allowing natural ventilation to the home. A curved wall leads to an open plan kitchen and dining area with curved steel balustrade wrapping around a staircase that connects to the garden and swimming pool below.
Read MoreAn original duplex apartment building has been retained and upgraded throughout with a new north-facing addition at the rear containing indoor and outdoor living areas. The existing and new works are clearly and separately defined with the new portion being modern in its form, planning and materiality. A palette of polished concrete, white linear bricks and natural timber reinforces the change in form from the original to the new. The edges of the new building are screened by operable aluminium louvres to the walls and roof to control privacy whilst making the most of the desirable northern sunlight and outlook to Manly Lagoon.
Read MoreThis cliff-top home overlooking the ocean was completely redesigned to improve circulation, natural light and ventilation, creating a fully updated, contemporary home. From the street a new carport and entry provide access to the top level. New kitchen and living spaces on this level have a breathtaking ocean panorama. A new staircase through the centre of the home links all three levels with the void introducing light into the centre of the building. New windows, screens and terraces are composed to capitalise on the views while maintaining privacy and offering sun and weather protection.
Read MoreA single site was sub-divided into two separate sites with a new three bedroom residence constructed on each one. The buildings follow the fall of the land, stepping down towards rear north-facing gardens. A flexible room at the front of the home can be used as a second living area, home office or fourth bedroom. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area are on the ground level, connected to the garden with a covered terrace. A two storey height void over the dining space brings light down into the centre of the floor plan and connects the upper level bedrooms via an open gallery style hallway.
Read MoreA single site was sub-divided into two separate sites with a new four bedroom residence constructed on each one. The buildings step up towards the rear, following the contours of the land. Double height living spaces take full advantage of the north-facing back gardens with full height glazing allowing natural light and ventilation to flood the homes. As the homes were designed as a speculative development, flexibility of the floor plan was paramount with the main bedroom and living areas on a single level and further flexible bedroom/ study/ living zones on upper and lower levels.
Read MoreThis town house is one of a pair, designed for clients to live in this one and sell the other. The house is set over three split levels comprising bedrooms on the upper levels, a mid level open-plan living area and a lower guest and family room area that connects to an outdoor terrace and swimming pool. Polished concrete floors offer durability and warmth via hydronic heating. Considered window placement and design ensure maximum light into the home while ensuring privacy. External screens offer further privacy and interest to the building facade.
Read MoreThis town house is one of a pair, designed for clients to sell this one and live in the other. The house is set over three levels and designed as a flexible series of spaces that could potentially accommodate teenage children or guests on a private lower level. An open plan living area on the mid level connects to a balcony with views out over Manly. Polished concrete floors offer durability and warmth via hydronic heating. Considered window placement and design ensure maximum light into the home while ensuring privacy. External screens offer further privacy and interest to the building facade.
Read MoreA major renovation including a new upper floor and self-contained guest wing has created a flexible family home on this sloping site. A new kitchen, dining, living space on the upper level has a street-front deck capturing northern light and providing sun-protection in summer. A larger deck on the opposite side offers a private area with district views out over Manly. A classic clean, modern palette in the new bathrooms and joinery have created bright and functional spaces throughout the home.
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