# Thoughtfully Designed Homes Fox Johnston Creates a Beautiful Residence Despite Design Challenges By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fox-johnston References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/966374/bondi-house-fox-johnston?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds&utm_campaign=Feed:+ArchDaily+%28ArchDaily%29) & [foxjohnston.au](http://www.foxjohnston.com.au/) Architect Fox Johnston creates an [eco-conscious family home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm) in the heart of Bondi, New South Wales. The home sits on a [narrow site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Privacy-Focused Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Family-Catered Flexible Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-lane.md) - [Sleek Garden-Edge Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house.md) - [Family Life-Focused Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-house.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Bee-Habitual Rural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foxglove-house.md)