Coogee, Apartments

Tamarama is an extension to an existing terrace located within a short walk to Tamara beach in Sydney.  

The existing residence had limited amenity and was in poor condition.  The extension proposed a new living area with terrace, Kitchen and dining area, a small studio apartment and a garage.  The existing residence bedrooms and bathrooms were all upgraded as part of the design.  

The site is narrow and long and was elevated with views of Tamarama beach and the surrounding coastline.  Each level proposed a seperate function for the extension, the garage, Studio, Living, and kitchen.  The bedrooms and bathrooms are located within the existing terrace separated by the vertical circulation of the stair and the lift.  By placing the new living spaces on seperate levels the proposal maximises the views to the ocean from each space.  To accommodate this verticality a centrally located lift within the extension and an existing staircase within the original terrace provided vertical circulation while separating living areas from bedrooms.  

Due to the narrowness of the site the interiors were designed to maximise the outlook of the ocean while proving the necessary functional requirements of each space.  A simple palette of natural materials were used to create a connection between the inside and outside environments and provide a sense of living outside within the natural landscape of the coastline.  

The facade was a critical component of the design connecting the interiors with the coastline.  Brick blade walls were adopted for privacy along the boundary and to frame the views of the ocean.  Each level had glazing that could be retracted for ocean views and inside outside connection.