This extremely narrow site sits directly opposite Bondi Beach. The challenge in this design was to maintain and compliment certain heritage values present in the neighbouring buildings while providing for a new contemporary retail space at street level and two dual level luxury apartments serviced by a car stacker, elevator and all the mod cons. With a refined and somewhat...
This development sought the revitalisation of an important junction within Bondi. The proposal sought the addition of a small retail hub to complement the existing vibrant and eclectic mix of shops in addition to two new levels of apartments. The modest scale combined with a through site link which ties the development to the existing adjacent park helps create a...
This new three level house located on a magnificent site overlooking Tamarama was a challenging exercise in how to design a family home on a steeply sloping site which would capture the amazing ocean views while also remaining connected with its site. The solution was to engage with the site across each level, not just the top and bottom levels....
At this family home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs the brief required that in addition to housing a large family it could accommodate places of refuge and privacy. This formed the design driver for the external character of the house. Two stacked volumes articulated with two contrasting material choices highlighting the difference in the internal program of the house. A refined...
Difficult steep sites are one of the constraints that we often enjoy the most. At this house in Dover Heights the challenge was to create a large family home that would maximise the opportunities of a steep site while offering a modest presence to the street. Conscious of the views of neighbours we worked with them to avoid as much as...
This new family home located in Vaucluse commands expansive views across the harbour. Positioned on a steeply sloping site the home has maximised its aspect over three levels. With a modest refined street presence the entry takes you into the living, dining and kitchen areas which command the most magnificent views. The bedrooms, study and informal living areas are located...
Situated within Sydney’s Dover Heights these two attached dwellings were designed to capture expansive views west across the harbour to the CBD. Constructed on a sloping site the dwellings were able to maximise their living space across three levels offering both generous and intimate living areas. A carefully articulated and minimal material palette ensures the two dwellings have a coherent appearance...
The rooftop extension of two top level apartments in Bondi sought to take advantage of this often wasted rooftop space. These two adventurous clients could see the mutual benefits for both the building and themselves. Through a variety of passive and active environmental systems this addition sought to substantially offset the energy and water requirements of the building with what could be generated...