BSA expands k4 house vaucluse out to sydney harbor views
images © castle + beatty
all images courtesy of BSA

 

 

 

 

the extensive renovation to a property facing the sydney harbor in australia by local studio bruce stafford architects has resulted in a penthouse-like transformation. the project involved working with a significant proportion of the existing fabric, resulting in the need for a carefully resolved internal layout. informed by the clients’ penchant for entertaining, an additional floor was added to take advantage of the expansive water views. conceived as a ‘new york style’ lounge bar, it features luxurious finishes and bespoke joinery items, such as an integrated leather bench seating and a marble-clad bar area. 

 

 

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exterior view of the suburban k4 house vaucluse in sydney

 

 

another key intervention was the double-height entrance space, which creates a visual connection between the entry level and the upper floor, as well as the opportunity for the clients to welcome their arriving guests from above. BSA worked closely on the project with the clients, ensuring that the overall design matched their personal vision for the home.

 

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view out to the sydney skyline from the top level verandah

 

BSA expands k4 house vaucluse out to sydney harbor views
view of the entry & rumpus room

 

BSA expands k4 house vaucluse out to sydney harbor views
the kitchen

 

BSA expands k4 house vaucluse out to sydney harbor views
bedroom

 

BSA expands k4 house vaucluse out to sydney harbor views
powder room and study

 

 

project info:

 

BSA design team: bruce stafford, elana castle, bing ho
structural engineer: R balas
contractor: owner builder
interior architects: BSA, elana castle
interior decorator: milenka kolenda
photography: castle + beatty

 

 

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