A Study in Light & Volume

Set high above Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this contemporary residence occupies a rare site with sweeping views of Narrabeen Lagoon and the Tasman Sea.

Perched on the edge of native bushland and surrounded by 1980s red brick homes, the site sits at the intersection of two worlds. This duality informed the architectural response that embraces the natural landscape & inherited rhythm of the neighbourhood.

This home was thoughtfully designed to accommodate large family gatherings, while also creating distinct zones of privacy and retreat. Carefully planned spatial arrangements delineate the very public areas of the home from its more intimate, private spaces offering balance between connection and calm.

The home is both bold and restrained, designed to engage with the horizon and anchor to the ground, where form, material and context speak in quiet conversation.

At its heart is a central void. More than a design gesture, it serves as the home’s spatial and emotional anchor. It draws in people & light, creates layered connections, and offers stillness within the flow of daily life.

The architecture is defined by its restraint; a limited material palette, clean lines and carefully composed volumes. Light and shadow animate the surfaces, constantly shifting with the rhythm of the day. 

Interiors are arranged with calm and clarity. They are open yet intimate, minimal yet warm. The void gently divides and connects, carving out distinct zones while maintaining unity.

Void House is not about what is built, but what is left open; the quiet, breathing spaces that hold life.