New South Wales
On the corner block of Boonara and Farrellys Avenue lies Paperbark Bondi. This inter-war, iconic heritage bungalow, lined with paperbark trees, was calling to have its original character restored whilst being enhanced into a warm, spacious family home. We knew the response required a considered design that both honours and preserves the building’s storied past and natural surroundings. Our underlying principle was to reflect the building’s heritage and landscape whilst providing spaciousness, privacy and amenity for the inhabitants. Paperbark Bondi offers its locale a simultaneous sense of history and possibility.
“At Madeleine Blanchfield Architects we believe that beautiful spaces can also be flexible and functional. We create homes that are bold, luminous and elevate the spirit.”
Originally a dark 1930’s heritage-listed bungalow. Now a light-filled, tranquil home of marvel. Our brief was to enhance natural light and maintain privacy. Opening up the back of our home has allowed light to filter through floor-to-ceiling, steel-framed glass doors. An orchestra of light and shadow playfully changes throughout the day giving us an enhanced sense of natural rhythms and joy as we move around our daily activities. By lowering the floor level of the rear of the house privacy is maintained and we enjoy soaring ceiling heights. A genius play by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects.
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.
