Carlotta House is progressing past framed up stage. See photos and drawings here…
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Arnold House sold!
Clients recently sold Arnold House – congratulations!
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Arnold House on the market!
We loved working on “Arnold House” it has just come on the market, hope you like it!
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Carlotta in progress
Carlotta House is in building and construction phase. See photos and drawings here…
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Arnold House
By using the existing footprint of this Federation Cottage, we transformed a modest structure into a contemporary yet classic abode, balancing a historically-sympathetic design with the everyday living requirements of a young family.
We introduced fluid movement between the internal living area and the garden, and positioned a feature courtyard for entertaining. At the heart of the house we placed the kitchen, which became the epicentre for the family’s interaction. Overall, our design facilitated an aesthetically-pleasing view of the house not just from the street but also from the landscaped garden.
Read article “Breath of fresh air” featured in House & Garden.
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Balfour House
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.
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Moore Studio
The original car port of this inner-city property could best be described as post-modern and at worst just plain ugly.
In designing a new carport with studio above, our challenge was to maximise the internal floor space, whilst ensuring solar access to the adjoining garden, and at the same time maintaining a sympathetic facade to the rear laneway. Skylights were used to create greater sense of space and light, increasing the amenity of the studio. The generous layout, with polished timber floors deceptively creates a sense of comfort, and the dormer window blends perfectly into the streetscape.
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Balfour House 2
Our brief was to transform a single-storey bungalow into a visually-impressive family home, taking as inspiration the Hampton style of architecture.
To maximise living area, while at the same time adhering to council height requirements, we designed the second floor bedrooms, bathrooms and robes within the roof space. The exterior timber panelling aids stylistically and complements the internal polished timber floors and wood finishes. To cater to our client’s outdoor lifestyle, we ensured fluidity of movement between the internal living areas and the outdoor entertaining space.
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Girilang House
Originally built as duplex in the 1920’s, we were determined to blend the separate floors into one uniform family home.
First to go were the particular ugly stairs placed prominently on the side of the building. The highlight windows create the sense that the roof is floating over a uniform structure. We also integrated the entry facade into a singular element, which further aids in giving the impression of complete integration. The detailing in steelwork reflects the leaves of the dominant existing palms, to offer visual interest and further the relationship to the site.
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Dover House
This red-brick home on an outcrop in Dover Heights, remained largely unaltered since it was built in the post-war period.
We were commissioned to design a property with maximum visual impact that took advantage of the spectacular outlook across the ocean and the adjoining reserve, whilst still offering a liveable family home. Rather than demolishing, we incorporated the original structure into our design. Externally we utilised contrasting materials and textures through the use of rendered walls and painted steel work. Internally, a dramatic entrance welcomes guests and the corridors proceed instinctively into the expansive living areas, second storey and backyard.