This residence is part of a multi-generational project in Maroubra designed for environmentally and socially sustainable living.

The layout of this dwelling is designed to have a blurred division between the indoors and outdoors and to open up towards the extended family homes to the west. The living areas are arranged around a central courtyard with a pond, and the bedrooms open to the green roofs.

The landscape is an integral part of the design with its softness and variegation forming an important contrast to the sharpness of the architecture. The gardens include a variety of water wise and bee friendly coastal plants, green roofs, water features and varied outdoor spaces. There is a beautiful selection of trees (deciduous to the north to assist with passive solar design), shrubs, grasses and succulents and herbs that provide an abundance of colours and textures throughout the seasons.

Materials were chosen to be low maintenance and hardy but also to weather and patina well over time.

With Recycled brick, FSC timber cladding, Accoya sliding timber screening on windows and doors to the north and west, Accoya decking, thermal mass with concrete flooring, high R value insulation to walls and ceilings, double glazing, reduced window opening sizes to the north, cross ventilation, solar panels, solar pump water heating, hydronic floor heating, ceiling fans, rain water reuse for gardens and sanitary fixtures, zero VOC paints, power outlets for future electric cars, green roofing and water wise planting, the home has been designed for environmental sustainability.

This existing 1970s two bedroom apartment at Maroubra Beach underwent a complete interior transformation.

Without altering the existing structure, the project achieves a great deal through a restrained and carefully considered approach. Joinery and ceiling bulkheads are used to define living spaces while quietly concealing services and previously exposed structural elements including beams, columns, air conditioning, the internal laundry and additional storage.

The interiors balance refined contemporary detailing with warmth and liveability. Oak flooring, soft natural light, layered textures and a restrained material palette create a calm backdrop for everyday living while allowing colour, artwork and personal objects to bring individuality and character to the spaces.

The apartment was designed as a relaxed and highly functional everyday retreat connected to its coastal setting.

In the renovation and extension of this Coogee Art Deco apartment block, our design references arched elements in the existing brickwork of the building facade. New curves were introduced to the doorways, balconies and interior joinery.

Designed for contemporary coastal living in Maroubra, Sydney, these duplex residences combine environmentally responsive design with warm and highly personalised interiors that have a strong relationship to the surrounding landscape.

Natural and durable materials including recycled brick and FSC certified timber cladding were selected for their longevity, texture and ability to weather gracefully over time. Sliding Accoya timber screens provide adjustable privacy and passive sun control.

The homes incorporate green roofs, solar panels, double glazing and integrated water storage, filtration, recycling and reuse systems to support long term environmental sustainability and everyday liveability.

Internally, each residence was carefully tailored to reflect the personalities and lifestyles of the individual clients, resulting in layered interiors with a strong connection to light, garden and outdoor living.

This new family home is located in the beachside suburb of Coogee. A constant connection to the heavily landscaped gardens is at the core of the design with a courtyard central to the living spaces providing light, ventilation and aspect.

Designed for a compact semi-detached home in coastal Coogee, this first floor addition carefully balances a significant increase in accommodation with an intentionally modest streetscape presence.

The lightweight weatherboard addition was designed to feel playful, relaxed and connected to the character of the original home. The scale of the addition is intentionally understated despite the substantial increase in accommodation.

A bridge link to the new stair allows natural light from an overhead skylight to filter deep into the lower level of the home, whilst improving openness and connection between floors. Extensive integrated storage was carefully incorporated throughout the project to maximise functionality and maintain calm, uncluttered interiors.

Solar panels, productive front gardens and natural ventilation strategies support sustainable everyday living, while colourful interior moments reflect the individuality and warmth of the clients, bringing personality and joy to the home.

Designed for returning clients, this project transforms a beautiful heritage Victorian home in Randwick, Sydney, carefully balancing contemporary living with the character and craftsmanship of the original house.

Almost every space within the home was thoughtfully reconsidered to improve functionality and everyday liveability while respecting the home’s original Victorian features and proportions and introducing interiors expressive of the client brief.

A modest rear extension replaces an outdated and underutilised glass conservatory, creating a more relaxed and usable living space connected to the outdoors.

An empty space above the existing garage was also transformed into guest accommodation, increasing the functionality and flexibility of the home.

The gardens were redesigned to create relaxed and highly usable outdoor spaces for living and dining. Layered coastal and traditional planting creates a soft and changing backdrop to both the heritage architecture and contemporary interiors.

A new green roof forms a private outlook for the new primary bedroom while contributing to the environmental performance of the home.

The interiors combine refined contemporary detailing with a quiet and at times playful conversation with the original house. A modern and informal interpretation of the Victorian character acts as a counterpoint to the existing decorative features, such as wallpaper to reference the richly decorative character of traditional Victorian interiors and the curved detailing inspired by the original windows and archway which is subtly referenced throughout the project.

Rich materiality and carefully crafted finishes including low carbon concrete, FSC certified timber flooring, Accoya timber windows and screening, timber veneer joinery and microcement surfaces contribute to interiors that feel expressive, layered and highly personalised. 

This petite addition uses limited space to create a new living area and terrace above.

The intimately sized interior includes built in sofas and a new polished concrete floor to complement the reconfigured dining area.

Externally, the vertical timber cladding has been designed to playfully contrast with the existing face brick, and a drought tolerant coastal garden has been included to provide year round greenery.

The brief for this coastal home is to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that makes the most of the outdoor space, landscaping and the location. The design is to include a new courtyard to the centre of the house which will introduce natural light and a garden, and a resort like outdoor area complete with Pool, Cabana, and Studio with a green roof.

The brief for this semi detached dwelling was to rationalise the internal layout, connect it to the outdoor space and to inject a sense of the owners' vibrant personalities. 

The black and white palette was used to create a simple backdrop throughout the new open plan design, allowing a vibrant energy to be injected through the use of colourful materials, photographic images and decorative items.