Castlecrag
Project

Middle Harbour

Concept

The original home was a 1970s build on sloped ground, with the most magnificent harbour views. Issues included dark, small rooms and unusable balconies that neglected to take advantage of the serene landscape and water view.

Our clients desired lightness, as well as unobstructed views to the harbour, and this was a challenge we couldn’t wait to tackle.

Turning this small, dark 70s-style build into one that invites light

Making the most of the harbour views

This complex architectural job combined advanced engineering, design and innovation and a creative approach to modern living

Enhancing the connection to outdoors

To bring the outside in and maximise the fantastic water views over Middle Harbour, we removed the existing small balconies and incorporated the space into the living rooms.

By installing sliding glass doors on the exterior of the building, which effectively slide past the external wall face to ‘hang off’ the building, we created a blurred line between the inside and outside, integrating the natural external setting with the internal and maximising the view.

Combining engineering with creativity

“We are so happy we used Playoust Churcher Architects for a major renovation of our Lower North Shore home. This complex architectural job combined advanced engineering, design and innovation and a creative approach to modern living.

Playoust Churcher supported us from conception to completion – and well beyond. They quickly understood our lifestyle and desire for a collaborative approach and delivered us a dream home with which it would be hard to be happier.”

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11 Marian Street
Killara NSW 2071
Australia

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