Architect Fox Johnston creates an eco-conscious family home in the heart of Bondi, New South Wales. The home sits on a narrow site adjacent to a public walkway. The challenge of the home was to create a sense of privacy on such a complex and highly trafficked lot.
The home was sustainably designed as per the client's request. The architect's worked with the site's distinct topography to create a three-storied house. The ground floor consists of a home office and guest room that is completed with an on-suite balcony. While the man living level features a central courtyard which fills the space with light. The homeowner's bedroom is placed on the third level in order to create a sense of privacy.
Sydney sandstone is found throughout the house in order to remain integral to its sustainable design.
Image Credit: Fox Johnston
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-conscious Architecture
- The use of sustainable design principles and materials in the construction of homes and buildings.
- Multi-level Housing
- The creation of a sense of privacy in dense urban areas through the use of multi-level, vertical housing designs.
- Innovative Use of Local Materials
- Exploring new and innovative ways to incorporate locally-sourced materials into the construction of homes and buildings.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Developing new and innovative sustainable design principles and techniques for the construction of homes and buildings.
- Real Estate
- Marketing and selling eco-conscious homes and multi-level housing designs in dense urban areas.
- Sustainable Materials
- Developing and manufacturing sustainable materials for use in the construction of homes and buildings, particularly those using innovative local resources.
