Balgowlah

Like most apartment refurbishment projects the brief for this project was to maximise the visual impacts of the refit whilst being considerate of the value impacts of the design decisions made. Based on this we decided to avoid structural change to the building and focus on how small practical improvements to the usage of spaces could increase the apartments flexibility and sense of usable space.

The refit resulted in the inclusion of features not present in the pre renovation layout including internal laundry, built in study area, day bed space, roman style bath/ shower combination and fully equipped kitchen including state of the art appliances all hidden away to keep the look clean and spacious.

The result is a sleek, very practical fitout that has added around three times the value to the dwelling as to what was invested in the works. Along with, a significant increase in the comfort and usability of the dwelling.

Queenscliff 2

Given the cost and complexity of building, there is a certain leap of faith involved in selecting an architect. You have to trust this person on so many levels. Aside from any professional capabilities it is also important to choose someone you get on with personally because building a new house involves two years of constant interaction.

After doing due diligence on several local architects, we chose Adam because of his reputation for getting projects done on time and most importantly within budget.

Right from the early stages we were happy with our decision. The further we got into our project the more comfortable I became in trusting Adam’s advice on just about everything. Adam is an intelligent, organised person with strong attention to detail. I found him completely professional in all dealings. His project management skills kept the project moving forward at all times.

One particular thing I liked about Adam was he was always contactable. I don’t think he ever missed a call or failed to return an email in our two years of working together.

The end result is our beautiful, spacious new home delivered on time and very close to the original contract price. I have no hesitation in working with Adam on future projects.
Paul Houston

This project involved the demolition of a post war single storey masonry dwelling, replacing it with an open and light 3 storey home, taking better advantage of the north aspect and sweeping views.

Our focus concentrated on working with the significant slope on the site to create a dwelling that improved access to the street and provided generous spaces that took advantage of the aspect, employing a varied natural palette of materials and colours.

The result is a home that doesn’t forget to address its street frontage, rests comfortably within the context and manages its scale through interlocking volumes and complimentary material use.

Queenscliff

This project involved the conversion of a 1940s one and a half storey masonry cottage into a contemporary light filled dwelling. The design spatially connects all three new levels taking full advantage of the views to the south.

The focus was very much about elevating the home to capture the views by providing well proportioned deck spaces directly related to the open living areas. The fitout was kept minimal and clean with a mixture of natural finishes throughout. This approach continues externally resulting in a building that acknowledges the colours and textures of the original home as well as the surrounding landscape.

The result is a robust home with strong forms that is unapologetic in its presentation to the street, yet contextual in its use of colours and materials.

Balgowlah Heights

Presenting as an elevated flat fronted 3 storey home, the project was always going to present its challenges in terms of proportion management and overall building scale. Our approach was to look at mediating the scale of the building to the street through the introduction of a new single storey double carport and covered courtyard area. This reduced the perceived scale from the street and better balanced the overall mass of the home.

The presentation to the rear and internally was not as strongly guided by the character of the existing dwelling as the street frontage quite deliberately was. A mixture of modern balanced forms creates the aesthetic for the rear of the home that also looks to manage the impact of the elements from this direction.

Internally the fitout is crisp and classic, creating a series of spaces that are well zoned, comfortable and bold in texture and material use.

Davidson

This project involved the conversion of a humble single storey ‘brick box’ into an open and light dwelling, taking full advantage of the north aspect and better connecting with the private outdoor areas of the site.

Our focus concentrated on shifting and improving the visibility of the entry to the home and capitalising on the aspect. This allowed for a comfortable massing of new forms using the original structure as the base. The upper level turns itself 90° to the existing building and opens itself up to the north.

The result is an articulated home that announces itself to the street with its strong forms, yet rests comfortably within the leafy context of Davidson through its material use and scale.

Shoalhaven

Completed in collaboration with Salt Building Design, this project involved the ‘stage 2’ conversion of a humble beach shack on the shores of Jervis Bay. The brief was to work with Salt to design the main part of the home in line with the architectural style of the previously completed guest wing.

Our focus concentrated on planning improvements to make the zoning of the home more legible and to take full advantage of the fantastic light quality of the location. This approach creates a building that responds well to its context in an architectural style consistent with the current aesthetic.

The result is a neatly detailed home that provides a light filled, comfortable and relaxed abode fitting for its beachside location.

Curl Curl

The clients brief was to modernise the dwelling, focussing on the ground floor and its connection with the rear yard.

Our focus concentrated on addressing the issues related to the western orientation and integrating a modern joinery approach to maximise the sense of space and meet the clients aesthetic needs.

The result is a warm home that responds its orientation, connects more successfully with the outdoor areas and modernises the internal feel through the use of natural clear finishes and splashes of colour.

North Manly

An existing 1920’s elevated dwelling on Sydney’s northern beaches was partly demolished and significantly refurbished. The client’s brief was to renovate the existing part of the dwelling, whilst adding a contemporary addition to the rear.

A conscious decision to separate the aesthetic of the existing from the new informed the architectural response. A considered approach to the organisational diagram and the material selection were also a key focus.

The result is a comfortable, zoned floor plan that takes better advantage of the site than the previous home. The home is much better aligned with the needs of the young family that resides there with a strong indoor/ outdoor connection between the flat usable yard areas to the living zones of the dwelling.

Haberfield

The clients brief was to realise the full potential of the site, focussing more on the ample rear yard areas whilst maintaining the original character of the dwelling.

Our focus concentrated on improving the sequence through the home with a strong visual link from front to back. A deliberate change in finish and play with light creates a legible definition between the original home and the modern rear addition.

The result is a home that clearly identifies the new from the old internally, but sensitively connects externally through its materiality and proportions.

Roseville

The existing 1940s brick cottage overlooking a small pocket reserve on Sydney’s lower north shore was demolished to accommodate a new dwelling.

The site was ideally located to take advantage of its northern orientation toward the reserve and it is this underlying principle along with the clients need to entertain that developed the architectural response.

The result is a zoned separation of spaces, depending on their function, revolving around a large central void. Formally the dwelling reflects its internal ordering principles with the external material palette employed to differentiate the zones of the dwelling.