By Alex Urena Design Studio
The Brief for this project was to renovate an existing brick residence. Located at a cul-de-sac, the original house was a single storey dwelling over a split-level garage, all placed within an unusual shape site. As it is common on old homes, the house layout was fully detached from its surroundings and views. The proposal opened the layout and flow throughout the house, maximising access to natural light and adding living areas over the existing garage and a new upstairs level with a master suite. Front and rear landscape, including a plunge pool completed the project, with a "bridge" providing direct access from the master suite towards the yard and pool areas.
Design: Alex Urena Design Studio © 2022
Construction: Innovation Building Group
Interiors: Stella Interiors
Alex Urena Design Studio is a Bulli (Illawarra) based Building Design Practice specialized primarily in custom designed and quality residential projects.
Director and lead designer, Alex Urena is originally from Peru, where he worked as an Architect between 2003 & 2010 in a range of residential and commercial projects.
After relocating to Australia in 2010, and achieving Accreditation as a Building Designer in 2013, the business was relaunched as Alex Urena Design Studio in Bulli, Illawarra region.
Our Studio offers personal attention to our client's lifestyle and needs as part of the design process in order to produce a unique custom residence for each family and context. With great attention to detail, our projects will provide a balance between the land and its surrounding with style and functionality.