Taking full advantage of the enviable surroundings, international architecture company SAOTA created in this Sydney suburb a striking modern pad that sits in stylish harmony with the hills and harbour around.
Designed for a young family, SAOTA’s Philip Olmesdahl and Erin Gibbs worked with TKD Architects to construct a clean, timeless home that opens up to a panoramic vista of the Sydney Harbour.
Concrete and Glass
The streamlined concrete façade is complemented by glass walls and balcony barriers.
The two-storey home is divided into discreet pockets of space within a harmoniously structured whole.
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Sydney Harbour View
The suburban property boasts a breath-taking view of Sydney Harbour.
The multi-level abode has a commanding façade of sandstone, concrete and bronzed aluminium, and is accessible from either the guest entrance on the upper level of the house or the lower street level via the parking garages.
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Chandelier
The elegant Sorenthia Double chandelier by Studio Dunn emphasises the vertical space above the dining table.
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Living Room
A mix of luxurious seating lends the living room a chic, eclectic vibe. Cobalt blue vintage Milo B armchairs reupholstered by 1st Dibs serve as dramatic foil to the tan Flexform Wing sofa.
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Dining Room
Warm, natural hues infuse the living and dining areas to augment the open, outdoor feel. The dining table was custom designed by Alexandra Kidd Design and manufactured by MSA Prestige Woodcraft.
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Art Decoration
Artworks, such as Rough Passage by John Reid in the living room, were carefully chosen to blend with the style and character of the home.
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Granite Kitchen Countertop
The hand-cut granite counter takes pride of place in the open kitchen. The informal dining space nearby comes with a mix of bench seating and Kekke dining chairs by Piet Boon.
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Children’s Bathroom
The children’s bathroom features chic concrete walls and flamed granite flooring. An Elephant stool by Sori Yanagi for Vitra completes the look.
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Children’s Study Room
The children’s sunlit study area extends from the kitchen and informal sitting area into a lush vertical garden.
This article first appeared on Sona Decor in 2017.
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