Sharing a design that was built under my own business on the side of my full-time job as a project designer. Clients were very happy with the built design. I would like to have done a few things differently, such as grass/ a tree in the courtyard, certain window openings etc. A happy client is a good client ;)
The project is located in a urban setting overlooking a Bay and Park in Sydney. The brief was to design a house for a married couple with 2 growing children. They sought after a house that was moderately affordable by using standard materials and a design that had a contemporary feel.
The answer was to establish a courtyard to the North side of the building towards the park for natural light and ventilation, with a outlook for all parts of the open living areas. The living areas would also comprise of a kids play area towards the front of the house. The main spaces arranged around this courtyard would offer a house inside that feels outside. The roof structure high above the courtyard is punctured with a simple square void, opening to the sky.
A surrounding solid white fence with planting will help to provide privacy and protection from the Park. A void on first floor allows for views to the trees from the ground floor, creating a vertical space and connection with the park. The beauty is further enhanced by a swimming pool to the rear yard, where it can be seen throughout.
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