CHAMFER HOUSE

Chamfer house stealthily integrates a first-floor addition to an existing federation style semi-detached dwelling located in Sydney’s inner-west. The ‘chamfer’ was inspired by the 45deg geometry of the existing tiled roof and allows the building to minimise its presence to the streetscape whilst maximising its orientation to take advantage of summer and winter sun angles. On the lower level, the ‘pop-up’ window over the kitchen and dining zones cleverly frames a view to a mature and very present tree canopy in the rear courtyard. A double height void serves as a central internal connecting device, providing much needed light to the living, kitchen and dining zones below.

On the upper level, high level windows light up a generously sized bedroom whilst chamfered walls playfully conceal a hidden en-suite and provide a connection back to the streetscape.

The upper and lower levels are interconnected by a winding staircase and internal balcony linking the public and private zones. The internal balcony also serves as an intimate viewing platform to gaze over the deciduous tree canopy.

Architect:  STUKEL ARCHITECTURE

Team:  DANIEL STUKEL BEASLY, JARROD PHILLIPS

Photographer: MARK SYKE

Client: PRIVATE

Artworks: MABEL JULI, MANDY LAMKIN, LILY LION KNGWARREYE

Builder: KPL BUILDING & REMEDIAL WORKS

Stair Fabricator: SYD CITY STEEL

Joiner: JOSKO JOINERY

Structural Engineer: BVG CONSULTANTS

Hydraulic Engineer: HYDRAULIC DESIGN GROUP

Certifier: CONCISE CERTIFICATION

Quantity Surveyor: IAN SMITH PARTNERSHIP

Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203
Construction Complete 2020

Project Number: 1817