By Rama Architects
Balgowlah Heights, Sydney
Built: Williams Building Company
Photography: Simon Whitbread
In this bold residential project we explore the relationship between new extension and existing dwelling, drawing a line in the sand as a cost saving strategy, allowing all that was good to remain. A new modern form is linked by a louvred bridge, minimising the labour intensive exercise of matching type for type. The modern form is celebrated in its simplicity and in its juxtaposition to the original the red brick cottage. The use of white painted recycled bricks further highlights the monoliths, celebrating the functionality of modern architecture, and capturing the ease and casual nature of a young family and the notion that we don’t necessarily need decadent materials, or more ‘stuff’ to enhance our lifestyle.
Rama is a multi-disciplinary design team specialising in architecture and interior design. our vision is to create beautiful spaces and timeless architecture that gives people an enhanced sense of well-being.
Design Style and Principals
Rama is proud to explore a variety of different styles of Architecture and Interior Design, from traditional coastal or weatherboard homes to innovative modern structures, non-residential projects and everything in between. Our philosophy with Architecture and Interior Design revolves around the ideologies of simplicity, balance, scale & proportion and a connection to landscape.
Architecture
Our practice thrives on innovation, pushing boundaries and dreaming up spaces yet to be seen. We’re also grounded and pragmatic.‘Form follows function’ is a principle of modernist architecture, which is embodied in all the work we do. Our Architecture performs first on a functional level before we endeavour for an aesthetic solution.
Interior Design
Rama offers interior design services as a component of a greater architectural project or as a stand-alone interior design offering. Our designers enjoy working closely with clients to achieve a result that reflects their desired outcomes and requirements and are happy to facilitate showroom visits to select materials, finishes and furniture. Upon establishing the brief, design intent and project direction, our designers offer tailored design advice to suit each client to create beautiful homes that are bespoke, refined and complimentary to their lives.