Form and nature

Anchoring this home in its environment was central to making this town house a successful home aligned with our clients needs and values.

Townhouse - Beaumaris

300sqm

Visualisation: Tectonic Design

At home in its context

Inserting a new townhouse at the rear of an existing residence in Beaumaris we focused on blending the home into its environment. Taking design cues from the existing residence we extended the sand coloured brickwork as boundary walls wrapping the new town house and anchoring it to the context. The brick work is continued on the ground floor as a foundation element extending vertically in stepped select moments to draw the eye upwards. The first floor is delicately suspended over the ground floor brickwork sometimes hanging out over the walls and sometimes tucked behind, creating an interplay of form and shadow.

The primary design elements of the architecture are intended to create a harmonious palate that sits quietly in the environment."

The selection of the black first floor cladding seeks to minimise its visual impact amongst the vegetation on and around the site. The black is repeated throughout adding a connection to its materials and subtlety to apertures and details.

Privacy and embracing light

Central to the homes brief was to embrace access to natural light and views particularly with the site's close connection to the local beaches and cooling summer breezes. The living areas are bathed in full height glazing to the north with terraces and courtyards positioned adjacent. These northern based aspects are positioned to take full advantage of the natural benefits of the area while maintaining privacy by stepping back away from surrounding streets and public areas.

"Through the careful articulation of glazing, the interior and exterior is blurred and allows for the full utilisation of both."

A nurtured quality

Exploring the interior as a series of moments a palate of materials and finishes are sparingly utilised throughout. Subtly varied marble is used throughout the bathrooms as a primary surface and replicated in the kitchen while paired with subdued timber veneer finishes. The bathrooms, while enjoying extensive glazing achieve privacy through the glass being finished with an opaque surface. This fills the rooms with a soft glow playing off the natural beauty of the stone and enhancing the space.