New South Wales
Sandringham House is a split level home for intergenerational living that responds to an exposed southerly aspect and its sandy surrounds. The house is expressed in sand toned Krause bricks that speak to the wind swept dunes of Botany Bay. The curvilinear cutaway achieves massing that responds to post war brick bungalows lining the street.
The importance of family, community and cultural heritage to the client is reflected in the architecture. Multiple living spaces, terraces and gardens are built around the pool providing protection from the wind while offering large spaces for regular gatherings of forty or more. A forever home for the client, the Sandringham House was designed with longevity and sustainability in mind. Sustainable initiatives including a state of the art geothermal system supports efficient heating and cooling.
The olive tree was transplanted from the house where we grew up as kids over 50 years ago, it has a very strong connection to our family. For us the house needed to be strong (standing up to the harsh environment and the test of time), honest (made from materials that patina naturally and require minimal maintenance) and proud (the house was designed to sit strong and prominently on the streetscape). We instilled this same ethic within everyone who worked on the project to be proud of this unique house, its construction and with pride in its stature.
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.
