Palm Beach Blue House / Benn + Penna Architecture
Palm Beach Blue is a new house perched upon a steeply sloping site at Observation Point, Palm Beach, NSW. The project is a holiday home for a large intergenerational family
Katherine Lu is an architectural photographer based in Sydney who brings an interior design foundation to her visual work. She focuses on capturing how built environments interact with people, light, and context, presenting images that are clear, composed, and imbued with atmosphere.
She has collaborated with architects and developers on residential and commercial projects across Australia, with publications and exhibitions featuring her photography. Her portfolio demonstrates an ability to balance architectural precision with emotional resonance.
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
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Palm Beach Blue is a new house perched upon a steeply sloping site at Observation Point, Palm Beach, NSW. The project is a holiday home for a large intergenerational family
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