Castlecrag - Modern
Residence
This three-storey home overlooks Middle Harbour from the leafy northern
Sydney suburb of Castlecrag. The original home was demolished and
replaced with a new residence that captures the northerly aspect and
water views .This was a key motivational factor during the architectural
brief.
The dwelling adds a modernist vernacular to the streetscape and
complements the Walter Burley Griffin and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired
houses that are scattered throughout the suburb.
Concrete pre-cast walls are a dominant design feature within the front
elevation and the overall palette of ‘concrete finish’ and ‘white’
articulate the modernist principles. The flat roof with generous
overhangs, horizontal lines and vertical blades, in pre-cast concrete
affirm a strong statement in the streetscape. The simple interior
finishes of grey tiles and timber flooring against white plaster create
an atmosphere of calm – providing a backdrop to the expansive water and
bush views.
