Architecture firm studioplusthree has shared photos of a project in Sydney, Australia, that included the alterations and additions to an existing house.
The home features a material palette of pale brick, concrete, and timber evoking the project’s coastal location and echoing the natural sandstone outcrops and manmade concrete platforms of nearby Clovelly Beach.
Custom handmade bricks were developed specifically for the project, bringing softness to the columns and embracing their natural variation.
The masonry was used to form columns, seating alcoves, openings, and planter boxes.
The rear portion of the home is now open to the garden, with a sliding glass door connecting the interior spaces with the backyard.
The curved exterior brick can also be seen on the interior, creating a textured design detail.
The kitchen features minimalist wood cabinets that complement the dining table and chairs.
Upstairs, the bedroom echoes the design of the home’s main level, with wood accents and a sliding glass door that opens to a balcony.
The balcony provides a close-up view of the timber battens that temper the hot sun and provide privacy, while at the same time feathering the edges of the building and contrasting to the solid mass of the brickwork below.
Much like the bedroom, the upstairs bathrooms both feature wood cabinetry like the kitchen, while neutral walls are the backdrop for the showers and bathtub.
Here’s a look at the custom bricks crafted in traditional methods by Krause Bricks.
Photography by Tom Ferguson | Architect: studioplusthree | Design team: Simon Rochowski, Julin Ang, Joseph Byrne, Ben Wynn-Taylor
Source: Contemporist