A 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 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 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 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 MoreA large family home over three levels, stepping down a cliff top site overlooking Freshwater Beach to the north. The home was designed to take advantage of the stunning location while providing a private sanctuary for the owners and their young family. Timber and sandstone used throughout the design visually anchor the building to the cliff. Moving through the home, the plan opens up to the north with indoor-outdoor living areas and large windows that give a feeling of floating above the ocean. Retractable blinds, an operable louvre roof and sliding screens to the main terrace provide sun control and the ability to create a comfortable environment year round.
Read MoreA family home planned over two levels with a large open-planned living area on the upper floor. The kitchen and dining area opens to a North facing terrace located on the street frontage, above the garage. The living space connects to the rear garden via a timber deck and wide stairs. A central stair with roof voids and planter beds brings light into the centre of the floor plan and aids in cross ventilation through the home.
Read MoreThis home was rebuilt from the garage up to take advantage of the premium, north facing site with views out over the ocean. The lower level entry connects to the main living level via a double height space with a sandstone clad wall and timber louvre screen that emphasises the vertical proportions of the space. The living area opens to a front terrace with expansive views over Manly. The kitchen is a connecting space; to the courtyard, living area, the rear of the house and to the bedroom level above via a light-filled void. the site steps up to the rear garden with a swimming pool completing the resort-like qualities of the home.
Read MoreA major transformation to connect and enlarge living areas, create functional outdoor terraces and revitalise all areas of this large family home. Existing brickwork was rendered, new windows were installed throughout, including large sliding doors to connect the kitchen to the adjoining terrace with new operable roof. Elsewhere outdoor entertaining areas include retractable blinds in steel frames to create comfortable living spaces.
Read MoreConceived as two interlocking boxes, the lower level is rendered white and punctuated with large black anodised windows while the zinc clad upper level is set back. Operable exterior venetian blinds are used for solar control to large areas of glass. The zinc cladding contrasts the crisp white forms of the front façade and frames the building, creating a balanced proportion. This project was an opportunity to develop a different aesthetic for Watershed Design as the original concept was designed by renowned commercial architecture firm fitzpatrick + partners. The original DA was modified and the result is this clean and contemporary home.
Read MoreA major refurbishment of a waterside home in Sydney’s South. The project involved extensive modification of the original structure to create a contemporary family home, including landscaping, seamless indoor and outdoor living areas, detailed joinery and interior design.
Read MoreA courtyard residence with sweeping ocean views, planned to function over a single level with guest rooms on an upper storey. The courtyard plan creates privacy while maximising the northern aspect and views to the east.
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