Bilgola Beach House by Olson Kundig
Responding to the beachfront environment of its headland site, the Bilgola Beach House is designed to withstand Australia’s dramatic climate conditions, where harsh sunlight, high winds and flooding are common.
Responding to the beachfront environment of its headland site, the Bilgola Beach House is designed to withstand Australia’s dramatic climate conditions, where harsh sunlight, high winds and flooding are common.
The design of the Frank Macs bar was carefully considered to protect and enhance the highly significant heritage fabric. Techniques include using freestanding joinery, protective floor layers, and no fixings into the sandstone walls, carefully inserting the new design elements within the heritage framework.
We were the original architects for this house. It was one of our early projects. Our clients didn’t want to spend money and the building was never finished how we envisaged.
Surprise and delight combining the best of two worlds — the comfort and refined elegance of the original historic home with the luxury of space, light and sleek, modern convenience in the new addition.
The clients wanted space for a growing family, outdoor rooms, and separate guest quarters, without losing the essence of the existing Circa 1900 home.
Higher Ground House floats over a rocky sandstone outcrop with views over Middle Harbour. The empty corner site presented a rare set of opportunities to create a family home that celebrates the beautiful red gums and unique rock formation of Seaforth.
Castle Cove alterations is a rear extension project of a family home in northern Sydney. The project involved the renovation of a 1970’s home to render it more suitable to the needs of family.
Organised over three compact levels, each room in the Bondi house has a unique garden link. The street-level study/guest room opens to a front garden pocket.