Carlton Street
This suburban Sydney house is situated on a difficult southerly orientated site dominated by a two storey house to the north, and half a dozen adjoining backyards to the south. The issue of the orientation of the site and the adjoining properties was addressed by pushing the house as close as allowed to the northern boundary; allowing for a larger garden area to the south as well as retaining the solar access and privacy for the southern neighbors. The building has been designed with a small bend in the middle to increase the southern set-back in the centre of the longitudinal plan shielding the play deck from the street. The requirement of a large garage was accommodated in an underground basement, accessible through a ramp on the lower side of the road.
To allow sun access in to the open plan living spaces a skylight and large high windows were introduced over the stairwell on the northern side of the house. Electric louvres were implemented for sun control.
All windows on the first floor (containing the bedrooms) are double glazed and screened by vertical timber louvres. These louvres wrap around three sides of house providing sun control, privacy and a vertical, rhythmic texture to the top floor.
A 20,000 litre water tank to re-use in the garden, pool and garage areas, ventilated roof space, gas heaters, gas hot water units and cross ventilation to all rooms allows for an energy efficient house.
Awards:
‘Waverley Council Civic Pride Awards, Contemporary Design 2008’
Location : Waverley NSW
Design Architect : Luigi Rosselli
Project Architect : Luigi Rosselli
Structural Consultant : Charles Blunt – Rooney & Bye
Builder : KCJ Constructions
Interiors : Pia Francesca Design
Joiner : A & S Joinery
Photography : Richard Glover & Simon Hassall
A north-facing two storey contemporary house defined by smooth white rendered walls, a rounded corner balcony and a deep, curved roof overhang. A textured stone boundary wall conceals an underground garage ramp, while vertical timber screening wraps the upper level to provide privacy and sun control.
© Richard Glover
The rear elevation opens to a landscaped garden and swimming pool, with large sliding glass doors connecting the open-plan living areas to a timber deck and outdoor dining terrace. A sweeping, curved balcony above is lined with vertical timber louvres that shade the upper-floor bedrooms while maintaining privacy from neighbouring properties.
© Richard Glover
The house's sculptural white facade with a curved glazed corner and expansive floor to ceiling windows looking onto a raised timber deck and garden. Vertical timber louvres wrap the upper storey, filtering sunlight and providing a rhythmic screen for the bedroom level.
© Richard Glover
A close up view of the upper level shows a screen of vertical timber louvres wrapping the facade, forming a warm, rhythmic veil across the windows. Set beneath a crisp white roofline and against a clear blue sky, the angled battens filter sunlight while providing privacy and a textured architectural expression.
© Simon Hassall
An open plan living area features a dark, plush sofa and a textured grey rug centered around a marble coffee table. In the background, a minimalist kitchen with light wood accents and a white island transitions into a dining space.
© Richard Glover
A minimalist interior hallway features smooth, curved white walls that create a fluid transitions between spaces. The flooring shifts from light grey stone tiles in the foreground to warm hardwood planks that lead the eye toward an open-plan living and dining area. In the distance, a large glass door offers a view of a lush green garden and an outdoor dining set. Whilst the modern staircase features thick, floating timber treads and a minimalist glass balustrade topped with a continuous, curved wooden handrail.
© Richard Glover
A minimal study area features a cantilevered white desk with integrated storage and matching floating shelves above. Large sliding glass doors are screened by vertical timber louvres, which cast a rhythmic pattern of light and shadow across the warm wooden floors. The curved edges of the joinery echo the soft lines of the architecture, creating a bright and tranquil workspace.
© Simon Hassall