New South Wales
The client sought a much lighter and very luxurious home. The first challenge was to re-unify the house by connecting all levels using a steel spiral staircase. We then rationalised the structure introducing fewer columns, and simpler beams. This resulted in a very clean and open flow. The top floor was changed to a master bedroom suite. The roof terrace was extended. The entire house was rendered. The uppermost level was reclad in transluscent profilit glass, which continued through the lower levels and the house was re-rendered and painted white. This considerably lightened the exterior and the large expanse of profile it and connecting voids lightened the interiors. The result is a luxurious dwelling that lives up to its prestigious address.
The house we purchased was in a poor state, with small, low, dark rooms that did not live up to the potential of the site and address. We were seeking an open and bright luxury home. The architect completely transformed the house creating a large open plan are for my family. We entertain and the house provides many spaces inside and outside for guests. We use both of the kitchens. We now have media rooms and play rooms for the children and we can escape to a suite of our own on the top floor. We are very happy.
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.
