Manly 20 by Watershed Architects

Manly 20

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ALTERATIONS + ADDITIONS An original duplex apartment building has been retained and upgraded throughout with a new north-facing addition at the rear containing indoor and outdoor living areas. The existing and new works are clearly and separately defined with the new portion being modern in its form, planning and materiality. A palette of polished concrete, white linear bricks and natural timber reinforces the change in form from the original to the new. The edges of the new building are screened by operable aluminium louvres to the walls and roof to control privacy whilst making the most of the desirable northern sunlight and outlook to Manly Lagoon. The character of the original building has been maintained while providing a sympathetic addition that is appropriately scaled and suited to flexible, modern living. The original Development Approval and Construction Certificate for this project was achieved by a design company. Completed: March 2021 Photography by Simon Whitbread Photography

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Thoughtfully upgraded duplex apartment with a modern north-facing addition, featuring polished concrete, white linear bricks, and natural timber, enhancing flexible living while preserving the original character.

ALTERATIONS + ADDITIONS

An original duplex apartment building has been retained and upgraded throughout with a new north-facing addition at the rear containing indoor and outdoor living areas. The existing and new works are clearly and separately defined with the new portion being modern in its form, planning and materiality. A palette of polished concrete, white linear bricks and natural timber reinforces the change in form from the original to the new. The edges of the new building are screened by operable aluminium louvres to the walls and roof to control privacy whilst making the most of the desirable northern sunlight and outlook to Manly Lagoon. The character of the original building has been maintained while providing a sympathetic addition that is appropriately scaled and suited to flexible, modern living. The original Development Approval and Construction Certificate for this project was achieved by a design company.

Completed: March 2021

Photography by Simon Whitbread Photography

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“It was a privilege to work with Watershed Architects in the creation of our home which has turned out above and beyond everything we hoped and dreamed it would be. Every corner, nook and cranny has been so well designed and thought through and we love living life in this beautiful home. The past two and half years have been an incredible experience; we have learnt so much about architecture, design and building. We appreciated all the support, inspiration and encouragement from Mark and Nikki along the way. Nikki was super organised and available to take my many phone calls and answer my many questions and did it all with a smile - every time! Mark offered us guidance and inspiration and was a problem solver supreme… we appreciated all the early morning treks over the Spit Bridge for site meetings. We will miss the energy, the journey and the fun of it all. Mark - I know you said give it a few years and then do it again - I never say never but I can say that if we were to go again, it would be Watershed all the way!”

Ally & Gavin Lipman