This turn-of-the-century single-storey property had been a boarding house at one time and as such it looked and felt very institutional. In our redesign, we were keen to instil a sense of homeliness and cater to our client’s desire for regular outdoor entertaining.

To the garden we added a cabana, which can be opened on three sides completely and at the rear of the existing house we maximised the floor space of the loggia. On the main property, we were eager to keep the unique slate roof; however its weight over-whelmed the existing structure. By taking hues from the roof and painting the house accordingly, we integrated the roof into the design, which created a sense of uniformity and balance.

Used as the location for dozens of television advertisement and fashion shoots, this Federation Cottage was faithfully restored and extended by two floors after extensive research into period design and features.

Our overall aim was to generate a feeling of transparency: capitalising on light and air. By maximising the veranda space we created fluidity between the internal living areas and the covered outdoor space.  Visually-striking, the house has a layered richness, with each angle offering a unique optical experience.

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The owners, having fond memories of Noosa and Byron Bay, gave us the creative freedom to design their new abode in the style of a beach house.

With views through to Watson’s Bay, we were also keen to maximise the outlook and introduced frameless corner windows to allow the eye to take maximum advantage. The elongated structural layout, reminiscent of a slender yacht, together with the neutral colours ensured the rooms felt liberated and fresh. For the landscaping, the timber stair case and decking around the pool are stylistic evocative of a pier.