Bear House

A large family home built in the early 90s required updating to contemporary living. The ground floor was rationalised around a reconfigured kitchen that occupied a central location taking advantage of the bushland views, the northern aspect, and connection to the landscape. Completely redesigned landscaping and pool played a crucial part in unifying the outdoor living spaces.
A custom laser cut aluminum screen at the end of the kitchen island bench conceals a structural post while delineating the kitchen from the main hallway. The screen provides an opportunity to incorporate shelving and serves to anchor the island bench in the space.
In order to reconcile existing floor levels and hide utility areas from the pool, timber batten screens were inserted amongst some new planting beds, providing a more considered backdrop and also softening the harsh form of the house.
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At P A R A we strive for an architecture of understated refinement that effortlessly embodies the hard work and thoughtfulness behind each detail. Our ultimate aim is to provide a timeless aesthetic that is at once contemporary and free of stylistic trend. Architecture should create an experience of calmness and delight.
We believe that design is a unique synthesis of contingencies. Our architecture aims to capture and express all the layers of context, thought, meaning and action that are present at each site. A successful design is achieved when the best possible solution meets the pragmatic while retaining a sense of the artistic.
P A R A is an architectural design practice based in Sydney’s lower north shore. We are a partnership that has gained an extensive range of project experience in the industry, from bespoke housing to multi-million dollar mixed use apartment developments. We are knowledgeable in all aspects of the building design, planning, approval and documentation stages.
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