RANDWICK HOUSE II | CLOVELLY RD. RANDWICK | SYDNEY
Randwick House II
A practical and spacious redesign of a semi-detached home, creating a bright and comfortable family space with an emphasis on privacy and usability.
Randwick House II expands a modest three-bedroom, single-story home into a generous and versatile family residence. The design introduces a second-story addition with innovative use of space and light. A central staircase becomes a striking architectural feature, serving as both a visual anchor and a functional light well, drawing natural light into the heart of the home while maintaining privacy from the adjacent apartment building. This thoughtful intervention blends utility and aesthetics, creating a comfortable and private haven for family living.
Client Brief:
The client sought a larger home to accommodate a growing family and the flexibility for extended family stays. A dedicated home office and connection to the outdoor garden for dining were key priorities. The design needed to ensure optimal light and ventilation while addressing privacy challenges posed by the neighboring apartment block.
Early Feasibility Sketch and Contextual Model
Render and Site Photograph. A striking two-story brick element defines the upper parents' retreat and shelters the ground-floor dining and BBQ area.
Drone shot of completed build. Apartment building to the top of the phorograph.
Ground Floor Design
A practical layout includes a new laundry, a secondary pantry kitchen, and an open-plan kitchen/living/dining area leading to a covered outdoor terrace for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
First Floor Addition
Four new bedrooms are introduced, one flexibly designed for use as a study or guest room. The raked ceiling above the stair allow for strategically placed windows (Bed 4 and Bed 5) enhance privacy and natural light.
A calming combination of soft green tones and natural timber contrasts beautifully with the bamboo screening, creating a harmonious visual language.
Bathrooms feature subtle, textured finishes for a sophisticated yet understated look.
The "hit and miss" brickwork elegantly filters the soft glow of evening light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance while maintaining privacy between the home and its neighbors.
The bamboo and brick screening effectively block views from the neighboring apartment block, ensuring privacy without compromising design.