Location
Northwood, NSW
Year
2011
The site is a steeply westward sloping battle axe water-front site on Woodford Bay, Northwood on the Lane Cove River. It has serene views of the Lane Cove River framed by Morton Bay Fig and Cheese trees. Upon entry at the mezzanine level, the butterfly ceiling immediately draws the eye towards the water view and then to the trees and sky as it flips up when the occupant moves down and out towards the main deck.
View lines were carefully considered to provide maximum view of the Lane Cove River and to take in the treetops and northern sun whilst simultaneously restricting sight-lines to neighbouring houses.
The soaring butterfly ceiling, the sculptural stair balustrade and carefully placed wall openings all contribute to a feeling that; even though inside, one could be standing in the previous garden lot letting one’s eyes trace-up tree trunks and find gaps in the tree canopy above.
The translucent splash back affords southern light. A casement window at the western end offers a vignette of the river from the kitchen sink whilst screening the neighbour.
Team
- Architect: Michael MacCormick, Thalia Deady, Joanna Barlow
- Structural Consultant: Waddington consulting
- Builder: F.S.Hough P/L
- Interiors: Owner, Joanna Barlow
- Photography: Huw Lambert
