The brief started with wanting to make the best use of a sloping site to build a family home. It needed to be visually subtle from the street but, once inside, open up to take in the ocean and city views at the rear of the house. To meet the needs of this family we were asked to provide 3 distinct zones: a lower level for their adult sons, upper level master suite/retreat and the mid level to be the family zone. Also required was the ability to open up the home for frequent entertaining.
Both new and recycled materials came together to result in a house that instantly felt like home to our clients. Some of the interesting recycled materials were original Harbour Bridge scaffolding timbers. These were used to build a floating shelf, a floor standing mirror and a pendant light that featured above their dining room table. We also found an old safe in the back room of a local locksmith that now features in the kitchen as a stylish spirits cabinet.
With the striking city and ocean views facing south, it was vital to ensure that this home was designed to harness the northern sunlight.
