Tamarama Home Design Project

Architects in Tamarama are challenged by site constraints and Council standards when converting building use

Residential Unit Block Conversion to Two Coastal Styled

Residences | Tamarama

Site Sloping To The Front

This design was conceived due to the economics of property values where the conversion of 4 units were divided into two dwellings. This posed a difficult problem as the dwelling widths would be at a minimum for internal functionality.

A development application was prepared where the floors, interior & center asymmetrical dividing wall was completely demolished to allow rationalising of the internal spaces. An additional level was added where Council requirements dictated it be designed in the form of a roof loft. External walls were to remain only during construction. Windows were added to the exterior side walls to avoid a glare tunnel effect with bright light sources at each end.

Principal Design Features

Configuration of interior layout to maximise functionality of both new dwellings / Light surface colours, clear balustrades & side windows assist in creating illusion of space within otherwise narrow dwellings / Creation of new external spaces on each level with broad span functional connection between inside & out / Capturing of distant views by careful placement of windows / Reduction of glare tunnel effect by strategic placement of windows & entries on side walls / Use of natural materials to articulate wall planes