This fine example of mid-century modernism has been given a considered renovation to ensure it stands the test of time and stays true to its history.
The Seaforth Residence involved modest alterations and additions to an existing single-family home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
The clients were enamoured with the existing mid-century modern style of the home and sought to update it in a way that further exemplifies this era.
The response takes a restrained approach, improving the liveability, solar access, and environmental performance of the residence, while retaining its existing charm.
The design included dropping the original pitch roof to a flat profile roof with slender circular column supports, framed by crisp white fascias.
Layered beneath, a new timber pergola extends, framing and animating the entry to the home with an interplay of light and shadow.
These floating, overlapping planes enhance the horizontal expression of the home in keeping with the era while refreshing the overall appearance.
Fine timber batten detailing is added throughout; linking and providing privacy for the family while large circular skylights and period correct custom staircase details add a final layer of refinement of the mid-century modern character
Project Details
Completion date – 2019
Project Team
Architecture
buck & simple
Established in 2013, buck & simple is a firm with a commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quality of life.
Now a team of six lead by directors and co-founders Peter Ahern and Kurt Crisp, buck & simple are proud to list a portfolio that covers an extensive range of works from bespoke interiors and custom furniture to residential, multi-residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
The buck & simple process focuses on the craft; harnessing opportunities of site, brief and the client by delivering uniquely tailored, environmentally sustainable solutions of a timeless nature.
They strive to utilise materials that improve with age, that show a history, employing details and mechanisms that react to inhabitant input and allow the built envelope to respond & transform to the environment.
With a strong understanding of the construction process and a tried and tested ability to be flexible in timing and deliverables, buck& simple are capable of adjusting the necessary work-flows and details in order to be acutely responsive to project specific requirements.
Structural Engineering
SDA Structures
SDA Structures is a specialist structural engineering practice. Since inception, the firm has been involved with high profile projects throughout Australia. A significant proportion of the practice’s workload is derived from buildings with complex forms and high architectural content, requiring close collaboration between the members of the design team.
Construction
TN Made Build Co
Tim Nelson is the owner/operator of Tn Made Build Co. He has extensive experience in the building industry and specialises in all aspects of residential building and construction.
Tim is a licensed builder and carpenter and has gained experience worldwide ranging from luxury alpine mansions in Whistler to architectural-designed Melbourne homes.
He operates on Sydney’s northern beaches and personally manages every project to deliver the highest level of client satisfaction.
Photography
Simon Whitbread
Simon is a commercial photographer based in Sydney, Australia. He specializes in architectural, interiors, and landscape photography with many architects and brands as clients.
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