CULLEN FENG
TAMARAMA BEACH HOUSE I
Sydney
A three storey family house with a northern aspect overlooking Tamarama beach and the valley behind. Unlike many properties in this area, the existing house shell, floor and roof framing were largely retained and completely reimagined throughout. An existing butterfly roof was kept and enhanced and its angular form became a geometric starting point for the exterior forms and internal spatial inflections. A palette of three timbers weathered grey, stained black and coated pale is woven through from outside to inside against a continuous base of light limestone tiles and dark thin metalwork elements.
Photography: Eric Sierins
CLAREVILLE BEACH HOUSE
Sydney
Complete internal refinishing of an existing contemporary beach house located on Pittwater to the north of Sydney.
Photography: Eric Sierins
TAMARAMA BEACH HOUSE II
Sydney
A five level residence overlooking Tamarama Beach, situated on a narrow steep site facing south. Internal rooms and spaces are arranged to one side of a continuous series of straight stair flights. The sandstone base of the house forms a plinth upon which the lighter steel framed and colorbond standing seam clad upper house is perched.
The upper floor consists of living areas with a series of sawtooth roof forms which let in northern sun and daylight. This floor opens to a timber deck balcony over looking the beach and a larger timber deck with BBQ area and garden to the northern side. The mid level consists of bedrooms, while the lower levels at the front are used for study/guest accommodation and entertainment.
Photography: Eric Sierins
WHALE BEACH HOUSE
Sydney
A 3 level residence which has magnificent north views towards Whale Beach. The steeply sloping site is entered from the top via a private road at the rear. From within the house, the ocean view opens up upon descent through the three rectilinear, diagonally offset pavilions.
The pavilions are linked via a main circulation stair, which continues through to the garden at the lower level. The upper pavilion contains a separate owners’ retreat. The middle pavilion houses living, kitchen and dining areas. The lower pavilion houses bedrooms, bathrooms and entertainment areas and a deck which opens to a lap pool. Northern glazed walls open to generous terraces clad in weathered hardwood. The stair and floor are clad in stone.
Photography: Eric Sierins