The Bower
By Sam Crawford Architects
2013 Cannal Country / Manly, NSW
Our 4th project for these particular clients, the house sits on a dramatic north facing site overlooking Cabbage Tree Bay and the Bower surf break at Manly, with views to Long Reef and the Pacific Ocean. Our clients’ brief called for a house suited to a work at home couple, their three YGen sons (and girlfriends), future grandchildren and a very large extended family. It was also important that the house connected to the garden and multiple outdoor spaces for family gatherings. Our response is a dwelling that opens to the ocean, views and sun to the north, and provides private and protected outdoor spaces to the south, as respite from the often strong summer nor’easter.
The house utilises the thermal mass of concrete and cavity brick construction to moderate summer temperatures and store winter sun. Windows and doors are double glazed. Heating is provided via a gas fired solar boosted hydronic system – whereby warm water is piped throughout the concrete slab floors.
Three finely crafted folded timber framed roofs respect both the scale of the street and ocean promenade, enhance public domain views and complement the built and natural setting of this unique place.
Project Team
Sam Crawford, Claire McCaughan, Lionel Teh, Raymond Teo, Wendy James, Ellie Gutman
Builder
Coddington Constructions
Consultant Team
Land Surveyors – Mitchell Land Surveyors
Structural Engineer – James Sutherland, Northrop
Quantity Surveyor – Matt Saunderson, QS Plus
Landscape Architect – Glenn Murray, Melissa Wilson Landscape Architects
Geotechnical – Don Katauskas
Environmental – Faunascope
Bushfire – Bushfire Hazard Solutions
Hydraulic – Glenn Haig & Associates
Photography
Brett Boardman
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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.
PeopleOur 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.
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