Occupying a corner site, a north facing, end row semi-detached residence is re-imagined to make the most of its site’s northerly-aspect and enjoy city district views not previously seen. Communal family spaces fan around the outdoor terrace and garden, to make the most of sunlight and seabreezes, forging a fluid relationship between interiors and garden, whilst utilising remnant areas to best advantage.
Status: Completed, 2023
Location: Queens Park, Gadigal Country
Council: Waverley Council
Build: Heuvel Construction
Styling: Atelier Lab
Photography: Tom Ferguson
Awards: 2024 Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2 (Shortlist)
2024 Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design (Shortlist)
2024 AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses (Alterations & Additions) (Shortlist)
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Occupying a corner site, a north facing, end row semi-detached residence is re-imagined to make the most of its site’s northerly-aspect and enjoy city district views not previously seen. Communal family spaces fan around the outdoor terrace and garden, to make the most of sunlight and seabreezes, forging a fluid relationship between interiors and garden, whilst utilising remnant areas to best advantage.
Status: Completed, 2023
Location: Queens Park, Gadigal Country
Council: Waverley Council
Build: Heuvel Construction
Styling: Atelier Lab
Photography: Tom Ferguson
Awards: 2024 Houses Awards, House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2 (Shortlist)
2024 Australian Interior Design Awards, Residential Design (Shortlist)
2024 AIA NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture—Houses (Alterations & Additions) (Shortlist)