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Residential
Residential Respectful places…
that acknowledge the physical, historical and social context, sensitive to local cultural influences and connected to the existing community.
Sustainable places…
designed to benefit from great solar access, and the natural environment, supplemented by appropriate technology that optimises energy efficiency.
Stimulating places…
that are beautiful, enhancing health and wellbeing through nurturing interaction with the environment and fellow residents.
Accessible places…
that allow ease of movement for all abilities, facilitating a healthier lifestyle with the added bonus of more incidental, personal interactions.
Safe places…
that ensure residents are protected and secure through a balance of private spaces and a caring community.
And built environments…
that provide spaces that inspire and enhance residents to celebrate life.
Kiama Residence
Located on the original northern entry to Kiama, this modest historic cottage sits within a valued heritage streetscape. Our clients’ ambition was to transform the property into a four-bedroom beach house for extended family gatherings—balancing contemporary living with contextual sensitivity.
Rather than compete with the existing scale, the design works with it. Communal spaces remain within the original cottage, where new bay windows frame views to Bombo Beach and capture winter sun. Window seats and daybeds create moments of retreat, enhancing cross-ventilation and passive solar performance. A calm, monochromatic interior palette and new timber floors reinforce a relaxed coastal character.
Bedrooms and amenities are accommodated within a separate rear pavilion, connected by a glazed link. Together, old and new frame a sheltered central courtyard—protected from coastal winds and seamlessly connected to the kitchen and living areas—creating a private, light-filled retreat embedded within Kiama’s evolving fabric.
