House in Stanmore

2024 Gadigal & Wangal Country / Stanmore, NSW

Taking advantage of a one and a half width block, House in Stanmore addresses the challenge of being sited in an overland flood plain, replacing an ageing extension to create a generous home with the future in mind.

Elevated living areas sit above flood levels, connected by a wraparound concrete verandah that extends into a courtyard, forming a generous outdoor room. Clerestory windows and a skylight emphasise a floating curved ceiling over the main living spaces.

A separate rear wing includes a garage, bathroom, laundry, and multipurpose room, providing potential accommodation for a future live-in carer.

A textural recycled brick wall forms a sculptural boundary to the rear lane its undulating surface enhancing the once unloved laneway, a civic minded interface which reinforces the house’s connection to its urban setting.

Project Team

Sam Crawford, Jarad Grice, Héléna Short, Jarrod Ruchalski

Builder

Build By Design

Consultant Team

Town Planner: Avenue Studio
Structural Engineer: Cantilever
Hydraulic & Civil Consultant: Partridge
Pool: KMD Outdoor
Landscape Consultant: TARN
PCA: BC Australia
Quantity Surveyor: QS Plus
Lighting Consultant: Architectural Lighting Design
Acoustic Consultant: Acoustic Logic
WSC: Ausflow

Council

Inner West Council

Photographer

Brett Boardman

Art

Poolside Mural – Nico Nicoson, artist
Ames Yavuz Gallery:
Dining & Bedroom – Julian Meagher, artist
Gym – Karen Black, artist