Sly Brothers ‘Joe’

Archisoul Architects // Manly

 
 

A north facing heritage listed, semi detached dwelling located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches by Archisoul Architects (Director- Jo Gillies). Built by Eddie and Joe ‘The Sly Brothers’, two local fishermen who inspired the institution of Surf Life Saving in Australia.

Two projects, two clients, two briefs, two budgets, two timeframes, one common wall and a crooked boundary provided a complex project that required strategic planning, and teamwork.

Kirrili was Lead Designer & Project Manager for Design and Documentation. Teneil produced the Written Specification and Documentation with the project team.

“An interesting lesson in collaboration, skill and experience have delivered satisfaction to both clients and their differing needs”
— Houses Magazine

Form

Unified but unique, the two semi’s present as a single statement. On closer inspection it is evident that the similarities end at the facades with each house uniquely designed for it’s owners.

Function

Boasting a wider floor plate and northern orientation ‘Joe’ had some essential benefits over his adjoining brother.

A parent’s retreat and adjoining balcony maximise the northern sun to the rear of the first floor articulating the facade.

This two courtyard, four bedroom, two large bathroom residence maximises it’s compact floor area through careful design and provides flexibility for future occupants be it owners or short term or long term tenants.

Site Statistics:

  • Site Size: 195m2

  • Zones: R3 Medium Density Residential, Heritage Item, Acid Sulphate Soils & Scenic Protection

  • Council: Northern Beaches Council

Fabric

A refined colour palette accentuates the original ornate detailing internally with interventions clearly marked by a contrast of gloss black.

The original sand stock brickwork exposed to the party wall provides a tangible reminder of what once was.

New external vertical plywood cladding, provides a clear contrast to the original horizontal weatherboards.

Fabrication

Project Credits:

  • Archisoul Architects (Director: Jo Gillies)

  • Lead Designer & Project Manager: Kirrili Zimmer

  • Project Team: Teneil Van Dyck, Russell Rice, Michael Fitzgerald & Katie Riley.

  • Contractor: Newmark Constructions

  • Sliding Doors: AWS

  • Photographers: David Taylor, Tom Ferguson (Facades), Kirrili Zimmer (Rear Screening).

Completed: 2018

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