Haven Above Byron Cabins

Overlooking Byron Bay Lighthouse, Haven Above Byron Cabins, are located on the rolling hills of Byron Bay hinterland, in Coopers Shoot. Two self-contained one bedroom cabins are set on a peaceful private estate, offering privacy and intimacy to this special location. The brief was to create a place that could capture the view whilst offering privacy for the ultimate holiday escape. The design incorporates passive design principles to enhance the quality of the space.

Driftlab extension, Newrybar

Nestled in the Byron bay hinterland in Newrybar, Driftlab boutique retail store required an extension. The brief was for office space underneath the retail shop and extension of the retail space on the ground floor. Newrybar is a small town with charm and character. It was important to retain the heritage feel to the streetscape, whilst maximising the internal space required for both the retail and office areas.

The Hacie House

This beautiful house was crafted with detailed features capturing the connection to the outside. Working closely with clients the brief included renovating the existing 1980s kitchen and bringing in more natural light. Extending the living spaces and connecting to an outside patio. Adding lots of storage for the family.

The design incorporates sustainable principles to enhance the quality of the space. This house now provides the owners with intimate open-fireplace, raked ceilings to promote cross ventilation and high windows for northern light.

What House, Ballina

This is a unique project in the fact the original timber-framed house was raised up and built underneath to create a new ground level. Working with the existing walls and structure for the upper level, whilst modifying it to suit the brief. This house has been transformed, with the combination of building materials and high level of detail, provides the owners with a beautifully crafted quality home that responds to the climatic conditions.

Vaucluse House, Sydney

Lea´ was the Project Architect for the Vaucluse House while working at Design King Company. This site is beautifully located with iconic views to the Harbour Bridge and the Macquarie Lighthouse. It is a corner site, which had its challenges to maintain privacy and provide articulation to both street frontages. The brief was to demolish the existing one level home and create a beautiful life long home. This is a highly detailed house and is crafted with elegance.

Beach House

Skennars Beach House, provides the clients with a north-east facing self contained one bedroom granny flat as an extension to their home. Uniquely positioned at the front of their house. The design had to complement the existing home and streetscape of the neighbourhood. Privacy was important from the main house and from the street. The design provides this whilst still providing an open plan and connection to the outside.

Lea´ was the Project Architect for the Coogee House extension and renovation while working at Design King Company. This site was challenging due to the close proximity to a large block of units and two sewer mains. The brief was to create a private yet light filled kitchen, dining and living space, with an outdoor area that connected to the awkwardly offset backyard. The design needed to be adaptable to the future needs of a growing family.

Crested on the side of a steep hill overlooking George’s River in Sydney, this young family required reworking of the floor plan of their home. This site was challenging due to the slope of the site and a sewer main. The house is split level, and the existing plan had the kitchen tucked away with no connection to the outside. The solution was to relocate the kitchen and create a light-filled space with direct connection to a new covered deck, providing an extension of the inside space. The newly relocated kitchen now connects with the lounge room, providing an open plan living zone in the home. The new location of windows and doors now provides cross ventilation to assist in natural cooling of the building.

Right in the hustle and bustle of the city, in Sydney, this young family required an extension and renovation of their home. The brief requested a new kitchen, laundry, rumpus space and outdoor area to connect to the backyard. The design maximized natural light, with a detailed sun study conducted, to make the internal space more comfortable. Vibrant colour was a favourite of the clients, which added warmth to a previously dark space.