New house in Forest Lodge in construction

New house in Bellevue Hill in construction

Sketch design stage for two new residences in Woollahra and Bellevue Hill

This beautiful home perches on high on the headland of Newport beach. Its sweeping curves make it subtle but strong. Its generous volumes open to terraces that are both secluded and open, giving the house different focal points and options for outdoor experiences. Its palette of materials reflect its refinement and simplicity.

Avoca beach house sits on the foreshore of Avoca beach. It has a public and private persona. The plan embraces the action of the beach whilst the pool and courtyard create a private family haven. The vernacular is modern Australian beach house. It takes on the challenges of the tough Australian coastline, complying with the storm surge codes and embraces the latest environmental technology, boasting 40kw of solar running all its power including air-conditioning, pool heating and floor heating.

This residence is in an urban context. It approaches the street with a casual invitation that follows throughout the floor plan and interiors. It focuses around an inner courtyard as well as a rear garden. Its contrasting palette of dark tones and light spaces create a tranquil family setting.

This new house was built for an Irish gentleman and his wife who wanted a home that “spoke” to them in a nostalgic way of traditional houses that also did not look too grand or imposing. Inspiration was drawn from the American post colonial weatherboard homes which have a similarly polite, cheerful aesthetic and had chosen weatherboards over masonry for a “drier” house. The cupola over the stair creates a magnificent feature and pours light dramatically done through the core of the house. This house has been much appreciated for its street presence. The interior designer,

Designed for a family who wanted a modern “art gallery” feel this house is all about clean lines, open spaces and smart joinery. Built into the back of some beautiful Sandstone this house enjoys cross directional vistas of the natural rock and the more structured garden. This house showcases its owner’s beautiful furniture and artwork with consecutive spaces opening out to each other.

This gracious house has been lovingly restored to create a wonderful family home. The removal of a tennis court enabled a greater connection to the garden and space for the addition of a beautiful pool. The interior has been completely refitted with enormous input from the owners. This house is a creation of our client’s dream and it was a pleasure to work closely with them to achieve such a beautiful result.

This house sits harmoniously on the site. It aims to be a reclusive family home that embraces its natural setting. The plan creates spaces that feel intimate and expansive depending on the number of family members at home. The materials are all natural without the use of veneer of polyurethane. Solar panels are incorporated into the slate. Grey water re-use and gas floor heating are utilised for an environmentally sensitive house.

This house opens up and bunkers down. It is an extrovert and introvert. It embraces the street with its lack of concealing fencing and big deck with seat steps to welcome neighbours. A snug drop down living creates an internal focus whilst the rear opens to a family garden with garage converting into fun room. This house has been designed for a very active family who supports their community and their own time.

This house is a large house on a prominent corner with a great view. The challenge was to design a house that was could be admired from all angles and although oriented to the south, also open up to the northern garden. The roof is the signature feature of the house. The big wings of the roof are anchored to the more solid simple base and can be enjoyed from the public domain as they seem to take off from the hill.

This luxury apartment building sits between a heritage building and a large apartment block. It addresses the street with generous, curvaceous balconies which are accentuated by their curved shutters and curved stone base. It is well set back from the street and has a very gracious presence that sits between modern and established. Its success can also be contributed to the developer who aimed for a high-end product that enhanced the neighbourhood.

A headland project for a retired couple who’s brief matched their site: “to maximise and to contain”. This house has been designed to open up to the magnificent Pacific Ocean and also contract and look inwards to the courtyard. Similarly, the brief was for the couple to inhabit the space without it feeling too large, but to be able to expand the house for extended family and friends. The design is modern, but soft, elegant and understated.

The rebuild of this delightful terrace aimed to embrace its Northern aspect whilst integrating the garden and creating a series of special spaces that interlocked and were individual. The traditional frontage is retained and the new work is integrated whilst owning its modernity. The key to the success of this project was the scale of the building suited its unique site.

This hotel consisted of re-imagining an existing motel as well as extensive alterations and additions. This substantial upgrade has created a hotel of significance and stature.

The second Bannisters boutique hotel is the upbeat offspring to Bannisters by the Sea. It addresses the street with open arms in a slight v-shape, with its signature roof top pool protruding over the entry. It hosts a rooftop bar and restaurant which has become a hub for locals as well as tourists. This elegant building has a civic scale and a fun but elegant atmosphere.

This bar and restaurant has given the bannisters hotel, “the Pavilion”, a feeling of belonging to the community. It has been a huge hit with the locals and has become the “go to” place in the area. Its cheerful ambience and smart casual style where again a collaboratively effort with Alwill interiors. The rooftop pool gives a focal point that is fun and resort -like whilst the abundant landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith give the illusion of being entirely surrounded by nature, any time, any place.

Bannisters was originally a tired motel that was perched on the headland of Mollymook headland which is a site of state significance. The work to Bannisters has been ongoing over the last two decades. There have been room upgrades and extensions, a new reception wing, a new restaurant and pool, pizza bar and parking upgrade. This original Bannisters feels showcased the first Rick Steins and has been ground -breaking ever since. It continues to be improved and enjoyed and it’s been a pleasure to be part of its metamorphosis.

This restaurant is part of Bannisters at Port Stephens. It is a collaboratively effort with interior designer Romy Alwill. The large volume of space is softened by the materiality of the finishes. Careful attention has been given to creating spaces within the whole which are intimate whilst still being connected. This restaurant has the atmosphere of modern club mixed with relaxed beach living.

This is a collection of projects from our formative years that have brought us joy and we are too proud of to not give a mention to on our website.