Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation
NSW
Taking advantage of a one and a half width block, House in Stanmore addresses the challenge of being sited in an overland flood plain, replacing an ageing extension to create a generous home with the future in mind.
Elevated living areas sit above flood levels, connected by a wraparound concrete verandah that extends into a courtyard, forming a generous outdoor room. Clerestory windows and a skylight emphasise a floating curved ceiling over the main living spaces.
A separate rear wing includes a garage, bathroom, laundry, and multipurpose room, providing potential accommodation for a future live-in carer.
A textural recycled brick wall forms a sculptural boundary to the rear lane it’s undulating surface enhancing the once unloved laneway, a civic minded interface which reinforces the house’s connection to its urban setting.
Our new home is beautiful but it is so much more than that. It is a calming, peaceful place. A sanctuary from our urban life, with its plentiful storage and restrained palette, we can bring some order and calmness to our busy family life. The light play throughout the day has been an unexpected delight. The courtyard focus means our time can flow easily between inside and the outside, with the central focal point of the teal-green pool and stunning mural.
Sam Crawford, Director
Jarad Grice, Project Architect
Helena Short, Project Lead
Jarrod Ruchalski, Architectural Assistant
Avenue Studio, Town Planner
Cantilever, Structural Engineer
Partridge, Hydraulic & Civil Consultants
KMD Outdoor, Pool
TARN, Landscape Consultant
BC Australia, PCA
QS Plus, Quantity Surveyor
Architectural Lighting Design, Lighting Consultant
Acoustic Logic, Acoustic Consultant
Ausflow, WSC
Project Surveyor, Surveyor
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
