Infinity House
by CPlusC Architectural Workshop
From the Architect
The Bradley residence in Sydney’s northern beaches suburb of Curl Curl was an exercise in material, time, and cost efficiency. CplusC was approached with a specific brief of two bedrooms with built-in robes, bathroom/laundry, an open plan dining, kitchen, and living space, and a sun-drenched deck for entertaining guests. The land area of 259m², a modest budget of $550,000, and a construction programme of 24 weeks informed a streamlined approach to all aspects of the design and construction process. This allowed the architects to deliver a highly detailed and considered building that responds to the clients’ brief, budget, seasonal climatic conditions, and spatial goals.
A shared driveway, a services easement, and a compact site influenced the form of the building envelope and allowed the architects to maximise internal floor area without sacrificing external amenity. In the process, a curved form was generated which presented an opportunity to play with light and shadow internally by incorporating exposed roof beams and a bespoke skylight that casts ever-changing shadows throughout the day. The language of this curved form can be seen throughout the design of the building, from door handles, to the north-facing deck and curved balustrade. The building responds to changing climatic conditions through natural ventilation in all directions, two integral fish ponds and vegetation that cool the summer breeze, and large awnings and timber screening to shade living areas whilst providing privacy.
From the Architect
The Bradley residence in Sydney’s northern beaches suburb of Curl Curl was an exercise in material, time, and cost efficiency. CplusC was approached with a specific brief of two bedrooms with built-in robes, bathroom/laundry, an open plan dining, kitchen, and living space, and a sun-drenched deck for entertaining guests. The land area of 259m², a modest budget of $550,000, and a construction programme of 24 weeks informed a streamlined approach to all aspects of the design and construction process. This allowed the architects to deliver a highly detailed and considered building that responds to the clients’ brief, budget, seasonal climatic conditions, and spatial goals.
A shared driveway, a services easement, and a compact site influenced the form of the building envelope and allowed the architects to maximise internal floor area without sacrificing external amenity. In the process, a curved form was generated which presented an opportunity to play with light and shadow internally by incorporating exposed roof beams and a bespoke skylight that casts ever-changing shadows throughout the day. The language of this curved form can be seen throughout the design of the building, from door handles, to the north-facing deck and curved balustrade. The building responds to changing climatic conditions through natural ventilation in all directions, two integral fish ponds and vegetation that cool the summer breeze, and large awnings and timber screening to shade living areas whilst providing privacy.
