Deepwater House
By Dieppe Design
This new home is situated on a site that slopes steeply towards North Arm Reserve and Fig Tree Cove in Castle Cove, NSW. The dwelling has a predominantly leafy outlook with glancing water views. Our client was passionate about creating a modern light filled home. The use of clerestory north facing windows, high ceilings and a central courtyard combine to create a bright light filled home to the house which has a southerly orientation.
Due to the nature of the site it is BAL-FZ (Bushfire Attack Level - Flame Zone) the highest severity of a building’s potential exposure to bushfire. This made for some intricate and difficult detailing to achieve the vast expanses of glazing whilst concealing the bushfire shutters and mechanisms required to meet the rigorous controls.
Essential to the open feel of the first floor is the central glazed courtyard. The courtyard connects the living spaces, filling them with light and creating a peaceful ambience. 3.5m high ceilings in the living and master bedroom open out to the bushland capturing beautiful tree lined views and connecting the interiors with nature. The lower ground floor flows out to the 17m lap pool complete with foot pool and wet edge.
What has been created is a modernist home with a distinct character and aesthetic.
Photography by Luke Butterly
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Dieppe Design is a small (but mighty!) architecture firm located in Sydney.
We specialise in new builds, alterations & additions, interior renovations and Passive House Design. We work closely with our clients, listening to their design and functional brief, how our clients live their life and what visually inspires them.
The first stage of our process ends in a presentation of unique and personalised concepts, leading to design development all the way to construction and turn-key. We use the latest technology including 3D imagery, video flythroughs and virtual reality to ensure our clients can fully experience our concepts.
This enables us to make changes early in the design development aiming for a seamless construction process. We want the journey to be an enjoyable collaboration between client, architect and builder. In fact, we often miss working with our clients once the project is complete!
Dieppe Design is an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects practice and certified in Passivhaus Design. Our consultants, suppliers and contractors are carefully selected and we are proud to share the same ethics ensuring our clients are looked after.
As certified Passivhaus Design Architects, clients can comfortably choose to incorporate Passive House Design concepts or certification into their project. Our aim is to create exceptional architecture & interiors that does not impact the future of our planet.
We feel strongly about the environmental surrounds of each project and the impact it will have on the locale forming part of the design process. Dieppe Design has detailed experience of projects located in bush fire prone areas and any constraints or limitations of the land are thoroughly considered.
To date, Dieppe Design has been inspired how each client lives and connects in their spaces. We learn and evolve from every project looking forward to what our future clients may show us on the next journey.
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