Set in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia, the Quarry-Box project is a contemporary house designed by MCK Architecture + Interiors in 2022.
Its unique location, on a compact former quarry, with a steep rock escarpment defining almost two edges of the buildable area, inspired a vertical outcome that maximizes access to the district and coastal views. The plan-efficient new home includes three levels, with an entry + living zone on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor, and an additional level above that with stunning views of the city. The Quarry-Box project provides a young growing family with an efficient and modest home, with moments and memories to be shared.

About Quarry-box
This compact former quarry site is defined by a steep rock escarpment that offers views of the district and coast from the upper levels. The lack of space at the ground plane inspired a vertical outcome that maximizes the available area. Making the Most of a Small Space
The Entry + Living zones are anchored to the ground plane, with services towards the street side providing privacy to the public edge and encouraging the plan to open up to the modest rear yard. Here, operable glazing on three edges creates a visual connection to the rock, making it the edge of the room.
Connecting with the Natural Environment
A double height void above the Living space features a large glazed opening which allows the inhabitants to experience the theatre of the vertical rock...