Carrington Residence is a contemporary new single dwelling, designed to have an extensive lifespan. Situated within a leafy suburb on a battle-axe block the site is set back from the street, creating a private space for the inhabitants.
Project name
Carrington Rd Residence
Architecture firm
Studio P - Architecture & Interiors
Location
Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
Photography
Tom Ferguson Photography
Principal architect
Pouné Parsanejad
Design team
Emily Ellis, Arwen Sachinwalla, Elissa Marchant
Collaborators
Bespoke Joinery (Joiner)
Interior design
Studio P – Architecture & Interiors
Structural engineer
Utech Engineers
Lighting
A mixture of suppliers but light layout and design by Studio P
Construction
ACKL Construction
Material
Black brick, Cast concrete, Polished concrete, Timber Hardwood Flooring, Terrazzo Tiles, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
The renovation was committed to preserving and integrating the existing cottage into the contemporary extension. This was achieved through the retention of traditional elements, such as the original stove that has been carved into the modern bathroom as a reminder of the properties history.
Project name
Courtyard House
Architecture firm
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Location
Earlwood, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Nathalie Scipioni
Design team
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Collaborators
Reece, Better tiles
Interior design
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Lighting
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Supervision
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Visualization
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Due to the architectural significance of the surrounding area, harmonious synergy between the home and its environment was crucial. Castlecrag is a master-designed suburb, created by architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin, with the intent of dwellings to blend into the environment
Project name
The Pavilion - Castlecrag
Architecture firm
McNally Architects
Location
Castlecrag, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
James Mcnally
Interior design
I & D Studio
Tools used
Bradstreet Building
Material
Shou Sugi Ban (Yakisugi cladding), Curved steel fascias
Typology
Residential › House
Imagine if your home could feel like living in a garden pavilion. At BENT Annexe II, it does! By retaining the character-rich front section of the home and creating a new, light-filled addition to the rear, this family of four plus Pippa the groodle are surrounded by lush greenery and can effortlessly utilise their backyard
Project name
BENT Annexe II
Architecture firm
BENT Architecture
Location
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Tatjana Plitt
Design team
Paul Porjazoski, Lana Blazanin, Robert Chittleborough, Merran Porjazoski
Structural engineer
Kersulting
Material
Wood, Metal, Brick
Typology
Residential › House
A contemporary design and build project in Sydney's beachside suburb of Clovelly. Following a considered design process and development approval with Randwick Council, we worked closely alongside the builder and client to complete this truly collaborative project.
Project name
Flourish House - Clovelly NSW
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio®
Location
Clovelly, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Luke Carter, Dain McClure Thomas
Design team
Sandbox Studio®
Interior design
Sandbox Studio
Structural engineer
E2 Design
Visualization
Sandbox Studio
Typology
Residential › House
The client originally bought the property with a view to demolishing the original weatherboard Edwardian, however post purchase the house was then the Heritage listed, meaning we were compelled to retain the facade. The brief then changed to how can we create a contemporary light filled family home that would accommodate a family of 5 and cater ent...
Project name
Hampton House
Architecture firm
Architecture Works P/L
Location
Hampton, Victoria, Australia
Principal architect
Steven Kyzintas
Design team
Steven Kyzintas, Megan Jones
Interior design
Architecture Works P/L
Civil engineer
CIR Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
CIR Consulting Engineers
Lighting
Architecture Works P/L
Supervision
Architecture Works P/L
Material
Concrete, Steel Windows
Typology
Residential › House
Our Narrabeen Relocatable Home involved the replacement of a relocatable home within Narrabeen Caravan Park, with a strong environmental focus on passive design and sustainable materials.
Project name
Narrabeen relocatable home
Architecture firm
buck&simple: doers of stuff
Location
Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Peter Ahern, Kurt Crisp
Interior design
Kurt Crisp
Structural engineer
Nitma Consulting
Material
Recycled metal sheet cladding under Spotted Gum weather screen. Spotted gum structural timber. Recycled Cedar windows. Interior timber FSC plantation pine details. Spotted gum engineered floorboards. Interior lining is FSC "v"jointed pine boards (no plasterboard)
Typology
Residential › House
This project involved the revival and extension of a single level federation detached cottage. The scope involved refurbishing the street façade and retained lower level rooms, influenced by the original period detailing, and extending to the rear and above with a first floor and detached carport in a contrasting material aesthetic.
Project name
Modest Start Bold Finish
Architecture firm
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Location
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Adam Hobbs
Design team
Adam Hobbs, Viktoria Cummings
Interior design
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Civil engineer
NB Consulting
Structural engineer
NB Consulting
Environmental & MEP
Efficient Living
Lighting
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Supervision
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Visualization
Hobbs Jamieson Architecture
Tools used
Vectorworks, SketchUp
Construction
JTB Building
Material
Brickwork, Standing Seam Cladding
Typology
Residential › House › Renovation
