A hike at Mt Kosciusko and a shared predilection for simplicity, draws two architects into a solid partnership at buck&simple.
Shifted House by SSD Studio in Sydney’s Bondi Beach is a post-war, semi-detached house turned holiday home that exudes calm while respecting its original character and location.
The deconstructed timber and masonry gable of Garden House makes reference to a modest suburban neighbourhood through geometry and materiality.
A chance encounter between homeowner and architect during the commute from Sydney’s Northern Beaches to the city paved the way for a contemporary and clever tiered indoor–outdoor living space that pays tribute to the home’s coastal setting.
Good for people and the environment, passive solar home design improves the thermal comfort and energy efficiency of a home using the resources of the sun and wind.
