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2006
Vaucluse, NSW

Designed for a growing young family on a west facing site overlooking Sydney harbour – this house is a direct expression of our clients’ clear vision, expansive views of the harbour, the close proximity of neighbouring houses, and a desire to maximise winter solar gain.

A central staircase, with a north facing pop-up roof over, brings sunlight to the centre of the house. Living areas, centred on the kitchen, access both the terrace overlooking the harbour and rear garden pool.

Published

Blueprint Asia August 2008
Sydney Morning Herald ‘Essential’ April 2007
100 Dream Houses from Downunder, Images Publishing, 2008

Project Team

Sam Crawford, Cressida Beale, Jane Crawford, Jonathan Moore, John Bralic

Builder

Gunlake

Consultants

Geotechnical Engineer: Asset Geotec
Heritage: John Oultram
Landscape Design: 360 degrees
Nathers: Andrew Spaile & Assoc
Stormwater: Bonnarcci Rickard
Structural Engineer: O’Hearn & Assoc

Photography

Brett Boardman

Council

Woollahra

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New South Wales
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About the
Professional

Established in 1999, Sam Crawford Architects (SCA) is a design driven architectural practice based in Sydney, Australia. Over the last 20 years, we have established a well-earned reputation for design excellence in residential, cultural and public projects. In addition to our expertise in these areas, we’re also commencing our work in the education sector with both private and public clients.

Our work has been widely published, nationally and internationally and has been recognised in numerous local, state and national awards from the Australian Institute of Architects, Australian Timber Design Awards, Local Government Heritage, Conservation and Urban Design as well as numerous industry awards & commendations.

People

Our team is led by Practice Principal and Design Director, Sam Crawford. Alongside the recognition for his built work Sam is highly regarded within the architectural profession. He has led humanitarian architectural projects, conducted gallery based and built research projects, been invited to serve as head-juror for the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Awards, and was a joint creative-director of the 2014 Australian Institute of Architects National Conference. Sam is co-chair of the Australian Institute of Architects’ Medium Practice Forum, and a member of the Government Architect NSW State Design Review Panel.

With a practice of our size, clients can be assured that Sam is intimately involved in each project. We work in an open-plan studio environment in collaborative teams to ensure the smooth delivery of projects across all scales. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals, graduates and students. This mix of team members ensures that each project benefits from the close attention of a dedicated project architect with a support team to efficiently deliver the project. We also have an experienced and dedicated documentation and detailing expert who brings extensive experience of construction detailing to each project.

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.