KINTHEO DUPLEX
Maroubra NSW
This project involved alterations and additions to an existing single-storey brick cottage in the south eastern suburbs of Sydney, NSW. The design brief aimed to future-proof the home for the client’s children, allowing them to live and grow their families in the same household. This was achieved by creating a duplex with two separate dwellings arranged horizontally: one on the existing ground floor and another on the new first floor. Flexibility was maintained so that the two dwellings could be consolidated into one large house in the future. The existing ground floor remained a three bedroom residence with access to the pool and cabana. The new first floor addition accommodates a three bedroom apartment with separate private access and enjoys a northerly aspect. The living spaces are highlighted by a cathedral ceiling with exposed rafters and highlight glazing. The architecture offers a contemporary coastal aesthetic inspired by traditional Australian timber beach cottages. Exposed timber rafters and cleverly arranged timber cladding provide texture to the building's exterior, reminiscent of the timber beach cottages in the local area. The interior was kept simple and clean, with warm oak timbers complementing the client’s coastal aesthetic and lifestyle.
Photography by Simon Whitbread