Darling Point House
Residential
Location
Sydney, Australia
Land
Gadigal
Type
Residential
Completion
2017
Size
230 sqm
Nestled close to Sydney Harbour in a heritage conservation zone, this Victorian cottage alteration and addition required a respect for the local suburb’s vernacular while introducing a modern, measured complexity to its limited footprint.
The condensed floor plan needed to suit the different needs of the family of five; both the noisy, public and the intimate, private. Similarly the residence strikes a balance in being reverentially nostalgic yet also contains youthful exploration. Historical references of a limestone-paved kitchen, grand stairwell and winter-garden inspired bathroom pay homage to traditional noble homes, now with a contemporary application.
Its storytelling lies in the deliberately hand-detailed finishes and surfaces. The textured, hand constructed and robust spirit of the home is supported by materials like brass, designed to patina over time.
"We have admired A&CO's true respect for materiality and craftsmanship; an ethos that rings true in their warm and welcoming Darling Point Project"
est Living
Design Team
- Anna Trefely Principal Architect
- Jeremy Bull Principal Architect
- Samantha Birtles Interior Design
- Sophie Harris Interior Design
- Mengxi Deng Interior Design
- Charlene Cong Interior Design
- Mel Mckoy Interior Design
Build Team
- Fairweather Constructions Construction
Awards
Media
- Belle - January 2019
- AD Mexico - May 2019
- Elle Decoration Spain - July 2019
- Domino - September 2019
- Traits D'co - September 2019
- More Than Design - October 2019
- The Design Files - January 2020
- House & Garden South Africa - March 2020
- Home Art (Turkey) - May 2020
- Yo Dona (Turkey) - May 2020
- Inside Out - May 2020
- Archello - June 2020
- Marie Claire (Australia) - July 2020
- Marie Claire Lifestyle (Australia) - August 2020
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