Pointe Living
If there’s one thing Luigi Rosselli Architects and Atelier Alwill can do – and do well – it’s to create 10 homes where there once stood only one. Pointe Living, a nine-storey apartment development in Sydney’s bustling Edgecliff neighbourhood, is a testament to this ambition, transforming a modest footprint into a cohesive ensemble of contemporary residences without sacrificing light, space or a sense of community.
The stack of 10 standalone residences – articulated to suit its narrow site – represents an emerging model of hybrid housing, reconciling the competing demands of urban density and privacy while proposing a fresh typology for contemporary city living. Each apartment is an object lesson in elevated design, where efficient planning meets thoughtful detailing to create spaces that feel expansive despite the city’s constraints.
From the street, Pointe Living reads as a bold contrast to its neighbours – a futuristic facade anchored by a central spine and a network of concrete beams fanning outward. More than an expression of architectural ambition, the facade has clear structural logic, giving each of the 10 apartments privacy and plenty of access to sunlight at the north-facing balcony. Inside, the innovations continue through subtle shifts in layout and bespoke touches such as handmade brass lighting by local artist Oliver Tanner, artisanal paint finishes and finely crafted stone and joinery curated by Romaine Alwill of Atelier Alwill.
Just as each apartment was designed as a private oasis, the design team extended that sensibility to the communal spaces. They introduced a sandstone base and serpentine landscaped path at the entrance, as well as a curved brick screen stacked in a triangular pattern in the lobby. Every surface becomes a considered exhibit of materiality and craft, from walls in rough-combed render and off-form concrete ceilings to curved glass balustrades and mirrored double-edge concrete beams inspired by Sydney’s interwar apartments. Communal life revolves around shared amenities, including a garden with barbecues, central al fresco lobbies, dining areas and an undercover pool.
The result is an architectural paragon that defies the spatial constraints of its dense urban surroundings. More than a building, Pointe Living is a compelling prototype for how thoughtful design can transform limited land into generous, enduring homes for the city’s future.
Architecture by Luigi Rosselli Architects. Interior design by Atelier Alwill. Landscape design by Dangar Barin Smith. Landscape construction by Precision Landscapes. Lighting design by Oliver Tanner Art & Design. Development by Primo Developments.
