Kreis Grennan Architecture’s brief for the alteration to this fatigue townhouse in Kirribilli in Sydney’s northshore was to design a family home with clean, luxurious lines but retaining some warmth.
The owners wanted to extend the use of four specific areas within the relatively compact property, that were quaint but not reaching their potential; including a small sitting room, an enclosed balcony, a neglected outdoor area and a compact attic.
The result was to be a super-practical design, matched to their lifestyle and habits, with quality to last.
Every cubic centimetre was explored to create a spacious series of appropriately interconnected rooms.
Most spaces have a variety of different possible uses, creating a complex and rich series of crafted places.
Much effort was given to locating and selectively displaying the occupants collection of treasured artefacts.
The changes to the external building fabric were humble and in keeping with the existing building.
Project Details
Completion date – 2017
Building levels – 3
Project Team
Architecture
Kreis Grennan Architecture
Kreis Grennan Architecture is a creative collaboration between architect & licensed builder Christian Grennan, and project manager and property developer Chris Kreis.
With these complementary skills and over 20 years of experience, KGA provides the best possible integrated services in architecture, urban design, project management and property development.
Photography
Douglas Frost
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