Set on a battle-axe block above a beach adjacent to a nature reserve, this three level house is large and expansive yet articulated to provide intimate spaces designed to maximise its unencumbered sweeping water views from every level. 

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Architects: Corben Architects

Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

Architect In Charge: Mohit Keni

Design Team: Philip Corben, Mitchel Ovens, Amy Beech-Allen

Area: 550.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Justin Alexander

Structural Engineer: Acor Consultants

Hydraulic Engineer: ITM Design

Landscape Architect: Spirit Level Designs
Interior Design: Elizabeth Hattersley Design

Builder: Living Constructions

Joiner: Debrich Custom Joinery

© Justin Alexander

Set on a battle-axe block above a beach adjacent to a nature reserve, this three level house is large and expansive yet articulated to provide intimate spaces designed to maximise its unencumbered sweeping water views from every level. 

© Justin Alexander

The brief from the client was to provide an interior that was modern but warm with a casual elegance free of unnecessary embellishment or decoration.

© Justin Alexander

The resultant home is filled with natural light and has ...