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Modern

A steep, vacant site above Middle Harbour provided great opportunity for an outward looking but very private house. Arranged in an 'L' shape on the highest part of the site, the main part of the house cantilevers north into space over a cliff line. The master bedroom deck above this cantilever provides a stunning vantage point. The house looks south west to the city, to middle harbour at the west and to the north and north east a steep embankment of bush spotted with angophoras. The main living area opens so that the interior is like a balcony rather than there being a conventional external balcony. This space also opens to a private grassed courtyard, covered deck and a swimming pool adjacent to a rumpus room. The pool extends past the cliff line to match the projection of the house. It was a requirement of the client to have a house built of materials with minimal maintenance and no external paint. In response, face brickwork forms the building's base with the upper levels finished in aluminium sheet and a pre-finished board. 

Builder PHD Constructions
Photographer Neil Fenelon

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Castlepeake Architects aims to design site-specific houses that improve the lives of our clients. 

Well-proportioned spaces and forms that closely relate to the attributes of a site are transformative for the people who inhabit them daily. Our method involves a rigorous and logical analysis of each site and brief, arranging responses efficiently and artfully. Central to our process is a thorough understanding of our clients' requirements.

As a small, design-focused architectural practice based in Sydney, Castlepeake Architects brings years of experience in all types of residential architecture, including new builds, alterations, and heritage houses. Our modest size allows for directorial input on every project from initial design through to completion on site. Our close-knit and passionate team is dedicated to design excellence and client satisfaction, ensuring that each project is a true reflection of its environment and the lives it changes.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.