Background

A play of geography, geometry and light, Crescent House is a singular, undulating sculpture that weaves through lush, coastal gardens to reveal enchanting views across Sydney Harbour to distant Middle Head.

The Challenge

Designed and built for a young family, the home takes full advantage of its northerly aspect, panoramic vistas and direct access to the Harbour foreshore. “The brief was to create a future-ready home that captured various opportunities to entertain, relax and rest amongst gardens and Harbour views,” says architect Matthew Woodward.

Although the building form itself is relatively simple, the level of detail and expression in the concrete ensures this home presents to the world as anything but ordinary.

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