Middle Harbour Modern
By Castlepeake Architects
Below the serpentine section of Edinburgh Road, the site sits on the ridge above Middle Harbour with easterly views across the water to Seaforth. Half the site below the house is essentially unusable (due to the steep topography) while the external space between the house and street is level. The existing house arrangement was a mess due to many past additions and various elements of the programme were poorly located. The project included reconstruction of the upper living level, remodelling of the lower bedroom level, relocation of the carport and construction of a new swimming pool and landscaping. All have been arranged to relate to both the flat western section of the site and the views to the east. Numerous outdoor spaces have been designed to take in different aspects, providing the owners with options depending on weather and time of year. This includes a deck which cantilevers high into space to the east. Bushfire codes provided many challenges and the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) was reduced from Flame Zone to BAL 40 through successful negotiation with the RFS.
Landscape Architect
Somewhere Landscape Architects
Builder
Parkzip Constructions
Photographer
Neil Fenelon
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Castlepeake Architects aims to design site-specific houses that improve the lives of our clients.
Well-proportioned spaces and forms that closely relate to the attributes of a site are transformative for the people who inhabit them daily. Our method involves a rigorous and logical analysis of each site and brief, arranging responses efficiently and artfully. Central to our process is a thorough understanding of our clients' requirements.
As a small, design-focused architectural practice based in Sydney, Castlepeake Architects brings years of experience in all types of residential architecture, including new builds, alterations, and heritage houses. Our modest size allows for directorial input on every project from initial design through to completion on site. Our close-knit and passionate team is dedicated to design excellence and client satisfaction, ensuring that each project is a true reflection of its environment and the lives it changes.
- Year founded1989
- ArchiPro Member since2023
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