Tamarama Townhouses in NSW, Upper North Shore Sydney Homes, Australian Real Estate, Property Photos
Tamarama Townhouses in NSW
4 Feb 2020
Townhouses on Tamarama
Architects: David Mitchell Architects and Chapman Architecture
Location: Upper North Shore, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Three luxury Townhouses on Tamarama‘s waterfront have been designed to cut into the slope of the site?s natural landform allowing the building to open generously to the view as it simultaneously bunkers down to the landform. The townhouses utilise and maximise the extensive views to the coast with each townhouse incorporating cross ventilation, excellent solar access and a high level of finishes. Unapologetically robust, the raw off form concrete and unfinished materials are designed to weather and age in the coastal position. The strength and durability of the cladding is tempered by the fineness of the detailing with warm tactile interiors.
Robust cladding and sandstone walls provide a sense of security and operable, large timber screens allow the house to fully open up to the water / landscaping or be quickly and efficiently sealed providing privacy and security.

The builder and our practice worked closely with the structural engineer/glazier/steel fabricator, and joiner to maximise the output of the materials and design opportunities at hand. Together we designed all components and often fine-tuned these designs on site as the building progressed. The conjunction of creative d...