Escher Terrace

2007

Living in a 4-storey terrace means continually climbing up and walking down. The stair detailing and internal vistas keeps one entertained as though moving within an Escher artwork.

The existing terrace had little natural light, constricted circulation, and room layouts which related to an earlier era. The new location of the stair and its detailing opened up the centre of the terrace to allow natural light in, larger rooms on the northern side and opportunities for art display – another way to entertain the eye.

The existing family room on the ground floor was narrow and the breeze-way was damp and cold. The breezeway was internalised to give better light and space to the ground floor kitchen and family areas.

A garden with a feature wall to a storage space beyond was added to the existing courtyard.