Sunshade House

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Located in North Willoughby, this sensitive renovation is the winner of the AIA’s SPUN Architecture Awards (2012). The dwelling focuses on communal spaces in the family home. 

Careful attention has been given to the kitchen and living spaces as the loci of gathering and interaction. A generous brise soleil is the focus of the deck, allowing ample opportunity for enjoying the outdoors and admiring the interplay of shadow and light. Our Lab was responsible for the design and documentation of this project. 

Jury Citation:

"This project works quite well for small alterations to a traditional post-war dwelling. It is a simple and sympathetic addition and improves the amenity of space with a well-thought-out floor plan that caters to the mobility access of one of the clients. The new vaulted ceiling gives the house a pleasing light-filled interior. Over time, the extensive timber finishes will age to a patina that will complement the garden setting and be a significant contribution to the neighbourhood character of the area."

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Spiral Architects Lab
New South Wales
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Spiral Architects Lab is an award-winning practice aiming to make built environments better through modular design, prefabrication, and mass-timber. 

Our ability to provide elegant and sustainable architecture is spearheaded by a small, dedicated, and diverse team. Our two architectural directors have a combined experience of over 30 years. Where needed, our marketing and business strategist is also at your disposal to help you craft a comprehensive go-to-market sales plan.

All our projects receive end-to-end director-level attention which enables us to develop efficient and creative design solutions that drive strong results for your investment. We specialise in creating spaces out of material extremely popular in European architecture: Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). CLT is one of the fastest ways to build a home, delivering a high-quality and ecologically sustainable build.

Spiral Architects Lab is a collaborative team: we view the client’s needs and wants as an integral part of our approach. Our methodology ensures that the project’s scope and ambition is balanced with budget requirements and best design practice. We place heavy emphasis on keeping the client informed of the project’s progression. We ensure you have a range of design options to choose from and explain how these options will have a varying effect on the proposed development.