New build of an ultra-modern terrace style residence and Winner of a NSW Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Award 2009.
In its founding year, Buildscene undertook the build of what is now an enviable and ultra modern terrace style home in South Coogee with views of the Pacific Ocean from every room.
The entire site was only 385m2 and the building of the house was an interesting and exact process, with little to no room for error. Buildscene worked in depth with an Architect to achieve the necessary details required to meet the design intent for the house. The outcome is a build and finish that is one of a kind.
Construction works to the house, consisted of the demolition of the existing residence, retaining a part of each of the two side boundary walls and a 2 x 1.5 metre wide piece of the existing concrete slab on the ground and first floors.
The new house sits on concrete piles and has a structure of reinforced concrete, brick and steel that was built to tie into the retained elements of the existing structure. The home is designed around an internal courtyard, providing light and cross ventilation to all levels. To the east (the view and breeze) the house opens up almost completely to large decks, with the sliding doors designed to allow many different configurations for the internal-external connection of spaces.
The upper level holds the master bedroom with an operable curved veneer wall that acts to privatise the bedroom from the rest of the floor. In addition, a walk in robe, ensuite and study with the centre piece of the level being a huge free standing bath positioned centre of the room.
The entry level contains the entry foyer, guest WC, a generous open plan kitchen, dining and lounge room that is positioned under a huge curved void that creates a spatial experience that lifts and enlarges the entire house.
The ground level contains two bedrooms, office and kids play area with access to the pool and rear garden. The house also has a two car garage off the street with guest accommodation underneath that has views of the internal open air court yard.
The front elevation of the main house has a striking custom made glass façade with curved timber veneer either side that passes through the façade and carries into the house.
The building of the house required Buildscene’s diverse commercial and residential building experience, fine eye for finishes and think outside the box attitude.
Many challenges were faced during the building process due to the tight nature of the block and the very strict height limitations by Council. A challenge in which Buildscene thrived.
Most of the main elements of the house including the striking glass façade, front doors, curved Symonite and timber veneer walls, were custom made onsite and the use of new building products also heightened the challenges during the building process.
