Often the subtlest of outcomes begin with the most determined interventions.
In this Surry Hills house in Sydney, architect Lachlan Seegers introduced a three-level void that was carved from the existing terrace.
It provided a shaft of light from the roof to the ground floor and a house-suspended open stair up to the rooftop extension.
Lachlan Seegers’ brief for this project prioritised the utilisation of an existing roof space that was to be converted into a secluded retreat with an aspect over the southern skyline.
That meant a new stair was needed to access the new rooftop extension which became an opportunity to enhance the amenity of the existing rooms below.
The new open stair was suspended within a precise vertical void that would draw light deep into the lower ground floor living areas via a new glass roof above.
This vertical volume also serves as an essential spatial release to the ground floor entrance hall as you pass under the new stairs.
The compressed entry hall is complimented by an expansion over the living area, providing much-needed relief in the otherwise dark space.
Lachlan Seegers’ final maneuver was to clad the vertical shaft in recycled spotted gum to emphasize verticality towards the sky and provide a natural surface to bounce hues of warm light into the depths of the plan.
Project Details
Project Size – 156 m2
Site Area – 136 m2
Completion Date – 2022
Building Levels – 3
Project Team
Interior, Lighting, and Landscape Design
Lachlan Seegers Architect
Justin is a well-regarded registered architect and academic based in Sydney, Australia.
Structural Engineering
Partridge
With over 35 years of experience, Partridge is a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, providing services in the field of structural, civil, hydraulic, stormwater, remedial, forensic, and event engineering.
Construction
M & PG Projects
M and PG Projects is a construction company providing high-quality building services to its many clients on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and beyond.
Photography
Rory Gardiner
Rory is a well-established commercial photographer, specializing in architecture and interiors. He has studios in London and Melbourne.
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