Bondi Junction Terrace

Bondi Junction Terrace

An alteration and addition to this Victorian terrace involved the restoration of the facade while an extension was added at the rear of the building. With natural light largely blocked by neighbouring buildings, the upper level of the addition has been set back from one outside wall to allow for large skylights. Additional light is let into the downstairs living areas though the stair void. The material palette consists of American Oak, marble and subway tiles. 

Completed: 2015

Clovelly Semi-detached

Clovelly Semi-detatched

The alteration and addition to this semi-detached home in Clovelly involved restoring the facade and front areas of the dwelling and adding an open plan living area to the rear. A spacious feel to an otherwise narrow building is achieved through high ceilings and highlight windows, which allow in additional light. Sliding doors in the living area open up to the deck allowing the occupant to easily increase the useable floorspace. The material palette consists of American Oak, marble, v-groove and subway tiles.

Completed: 2014

Bondi House

Bondi House

Situated on a sloping corner site with a north aspect, the alteration and addition to this Bondi house was informed by both light and topography. To address the sloping site, a cascading floor plane drops down two sets of steps from the front to the rear of the house culminating in a sunken lounge, which opens out through bifold doors onto a rear courtyard. The resulting high ceiling in the lounge area allows for highlight windows above the bifold doors. External shutters are employed to filter light and create privacy. 

The use of traditional building materials and techniques is contrasted with modern forms, including large roof eaves and pop out forms. The material palette consists of European Oak, marble, concrete and v-groove lining boards. A timber lined bay window lends additional space and function to the dining area.  

Completed: 2017

Bronte House

Bronte House

Situated on a narrow block and hemmed in on both sides, creating a light and spacious interior was a key challenge in designing an alteration and addition to this house in Bronte. Highlight windows, a landscaped light well and a stair void with skylights over an open riser stair ensure the space enjoys an abundance of natural light, while high ceilings add to the sense space. A material palette of Oak and marble add to the light and spacious feel of the interior with black steel accents providing contrast.

Completed: 2015