North Bondi House by James Garvan Architecture
Located in Sydney, Australia, this semi-detached North Bondi house has been designed in 2020 by James Garvan Architecture.
Description
The optimistic intent of this project is to advance the traditional semi-detached housing type to better reflect the contemporary social and cultural context of Bondi. This ambitious and crafted home responds to its traditional context by prioritising rigorous geometric composition, dynamic use of space and light, and a strong engagement with the streetscape.
CORE PRINCIPLES
The unadvanced, ornate and traditional context inspired an optimistic, ambitious and contemporary response.
Paired with its ornate neighbour and set amongst the backdrop of vernacular semi-detached houses, the project relies on the simplicity, clarity and strength of the geometric refence to traditional gable-ended semi-detached houses. The geometry of the new façade is a mirror of its neighbour, but is stripped of ornamentation. The unadorned frontage gives primacy to the purity and clarity of the three staggered gabled forms whilst still maintaining a formal connection with its neighbour.
A strong connection to the outdoors, privacy from the street and the ability to adapt the building to various thermal conditions was achieved via the fully operable and dynamic front and rear facades. The previously dark core of this semi-detached home is now drenched in sunlight throughout the day and naturally ventilates the entire home, drawing air in from t...
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