A Calligrapher handed three books to his wife, she placed them in a random stack on the table… “We want The Books House”… they said. The Architect understood that the books were not only a reference to a home he had previously designed named The Six Degrees of Separation, but also to the ledges and shelves of Sydney-Hawkesbury
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Two-Storey Addition at the Back of a Single Storey 1910 Cottage
The wraparound swimming pool plays the starring role in these alterations and additions and becomes the architectural pivot that binds one hundred years of history. The organic two-storey addition at the back of a single storey 1910 cottage
Sticks and Stones Home by Luigi Rosselli Architects
Designed for an uncluttered and relaxed family life the Sticks and Stones Home layout is very simple and quite cartesian in plan except for one sinuous wall overhanging the driveway. Every room opens to a terrace or the garden through large glass doors that slide on ball bearings; one can step outside without noticing the thresholds.
Deepwater House / Tobias Partners
On a spectacular site, Deepwater House celebrates its iconic location and the remarkable narrative of a fruitful marriage. Commissioned by a well-travelled couple in their 60’s, the house is a platform – a relaxing place to accommodate family and friends – and a container: a curiosity cabinet for their most treasured possessions. Perched on the […]
Hill Top Cottage / Luigi Rosselli Architects
Weaving architectural heritage with contemporary design and lifestyle is a practice that rewards with surprises and characterful places. In a conservative residential pocket close to North Sydney, a workers cottage perches on top of a hill looking south-east towards striking views of Sydney Harbour. The idea behind the design was to retain the existing character […]
Martello Tower Home by Luigi Rosselli Architects
Martello Tower Home is a private residence located in Clontarf, Australia. It was renovated by Luigi Rosselli Architects. Situated on the highest point of a ridge overlooking Sydney’s Middle Harbour is a solid, 3 storey brick house built during the between the late 1950s and early 1960s, which has been complemented by contemporary additions bearing […]
