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Project details:
Location: Sydney, Australia
Artwork: Tiarna
photographer: Clinton Weaver / @_clintonweaver
From the architect: “Nestled amidst the towering bushland of northern Sydney, New Line House brings the iconic Pettit & Sevitt house to life with a contemporary addition, creating a joyful and sentimental home for family living. In the 1960s, housebuilders Pettit & Sevitt collaborated with Australian architects Ken Woolley and Michael Dysart to bring good architecture to the suburbs, providing simple, functional and affordable homes that fit the natural landscape. Recognizing the importance of this heritage, the client approached Studio Prineas to extend their East Ryde property – a well-preserved example of Pettit & Sevitt’s second residential model, The Loveline, and the client’s original childhood home, which had recently been transferred.
“The existing architecture preserved the natural slope of the site, consisting of one level with a flat roof that sits above the steep driveway and garage. While Studio Prineas’ initial response preserved the single-level layout with a rear pavilion and glazed link, the client was interested in adding a second level for the bedrooms, ensuring their young family felt connected to the entry on the opposite side. intuitive path trips from the street. Visitors are now greeted by a stepped garden, leading to an intimate entrance courtyard and paved seating that heightens the sense of arrival and sets the tone for the interior beyond.
“Inside, the front of the house features a living room and a study, each with elevated views of the leafy street. The original spiral staircase has been replaced by a playful open-tread staircase that follows the spine of the home’s central hallway. The laundry room, pantry and toilet are located behind, freeing up the kitchen, and the kitchen frees up space to enjoy views of the garden and pool, set against the ledges.” natural stone locations. Upstairs, four bedrooms and a small living room comfortably accommodate a young family and visiting guests. The large bathroom was designed with sharing in mind – the vanity is separated from the rest of the facilities to facilitate multiple users. On the lower level, an additional bedroom and family nanny bathroom are adjacent to the garage, while an excavation beneath the property has allowed for the inclusion of a storage wall, wine cellar and cinema.
“From the street, the new architecture is a continuation of Pettit and Sevitt’s original vernacular, with Studio Prineas aligning the upper level with the house’s original brick columns and mirroring its horizontal roof band. The integrated landscaping softens the transition between old and new; the original volume is characterized by horizontal cladding and the addition of a low-maintenance fine cement—a fine maintenance material.” vertical ribbing.
“With an eye towards preserving the home’s authentic and timeless appeal, Studio Prineas relied on a nostalgic palette of walnut veneer, laminate, colored carpet, mosaic tiles and crazy tiling in tones that harmonize with the natural landscape. The tiled kitchen island bench offers a seamless functional bench, finished with modern functional furniture. modernist tiled counters, while bedroom dresses are sampled from mid-century freestanding wardrobes, raised on wooden legs and with pronounced laminate hulls.
“Captivated by the retro charm of the home’s original curtains, the design team ingeniously reworked these textiles into window seat upholstery—a gentle reference to the home’s history and the client’s cherished memories of her mother. A selection of iconic light fixtures and furniture pieces underscore this visual language, including Louispe Poulpends, Laujme Poulson La5 PH5.” Corbusier, and the R160 Contour chair and Scape armchair and footstool designed by Australian modernist furniture great, Grant Featherston.”
