Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches in Sydney, Australia

April 05, 2011 Category: House, Residential

Located in Sydney, Australia, Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches was designed by Chenchow Little Architects. In order to maintain a level of privacy for the sleeping quarters whilst making the most of the Australian climate and open-living, the design maximises the gradient of the site, placing the main bedroom in the lower axis surrounded by a secure courtyard.

In the main living space it is almost impossible to differentiate between the interior and the exterior when the shields are open. Same-level landscaped grass areas become a part of the living room and the clay coloured flooring expands the collaboration with nature in the open-plan space.

Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches design by Chenchow Little Architects

Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches design Bedroom

Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches design Exterior 1

Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches design Exterior 2

Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches design Exterior 3

Freshwater House, not least its location overlooking the water of Sydney’s Northern beaches design Interior Kitchen

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